The 2020 Clinet is hugely impressive, as it was from barrel. Dark and imposing, with notable vibrancy, the 2020 offers up an exotic mélange of black cherry, gravel, incense, plum, game and licorice. I would give this a few years in bottle, as the tanni...
...An exhilarating triumph!..."
A full-bodied red that builds on the palate with lots of blackberry and blueberry character, as well as chocolate. Mineral and graphite undertones. Chewy, yet very integrated. Excellent, as expected.
...A wine that's going to flirt with perfection..."
Very pretty and polished with blackberry, blueberry and ink character, as well as a hint of hazelnut. It’s medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins to the fruit. Fine and flavorful finish
The 2015 Malartic Lagravi?re is a total rock star. Deep, powerful and exotic, the 2015 sweeps across the palate with stunning richness and intensity. Rich, unctuous and also super-expressive, the 2015 is bursting at the seams with intensity. This is an ut...
The 2019 Malartic Lagraviere is a showy, voluptuous wine. Racy and explosive, the 2019 certainly makes a strong first impression. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, spice and licorice abound. As always, Malartic is a pretty forward, succule...
Awesome levels of blackcurrants, darker cherries, roasted herbs, chocolate, and scorched earth all emerge from the 2022 Château Malartic-Lagravière, an incredibly concentrated, rich, layered beauty that has velvety tannins, a deep, layered mid-palate, and...
2021 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere - Pessac
The 2018 Malartic Lagravière is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur...I loved it.