Château Malartic Lagravière, Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan, 2020

Name: Château Malartic Lagravière, Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Château Malartic Lagravière
Price: 231.13 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1989 2009 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023

critic reviews

Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2020 Malartic-Lagravière offers a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, with a slight menthol note that is somewhat distracting. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and a keen line of acidity. This is a little richer than the Haut-Bailly, with a licorice-tinged finish. It's not bad overall, though I suspect this was not a representative bottle and will not issue a score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

date of review 11/2024

93/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Aromas of cassis, plums, pencil shavings and spices introduce the 2020 Malartic Lagraviere, a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless wine with a deep core of fruit, polished tannins and succulent acids. This nicely balanced, suave and flavorful Pessac will offer a broad drinking window.

date of review 04/2023

93/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

Composed of 50.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47.8% Merlot, and 1.8% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Malartic Lagraviere Rouge is deep garnet-purple in color, it strolls out with confident cassis and blackberry pie scents, leading to wafts of cedar, underbrush, and bay leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly wound, with vibrant black fruits and a grainy texture, finishing long and refreshing.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2045

date of review 03/2023

94/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Huge depth, such beautiful texture running right through the palate, love the brambled juicy blueberry and blackberry fruits, crunchy and concentrated. Excellent quality. 65% new oak, harvest from 9 to 24 September, Eric Boissenot consultant.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2043

date of review 02/2023