Château Malartic Lagravière - Pessac-Léognan white 2012

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting. The 2012 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc has a very attractive bouquet, armed with expressive Sauvignon Blanc scents: gooseberry, greengage and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is clean and fresh with a veneer of oak that will be subsumed with time. I appreciate the balance and poise of this wine, that dab of ginger on the finish that leaves the tongue tingling long after the wine has gone. What a fantastic, life-affirming, damn delicious white Bordeaux from the estate - this comes highly recommended. Tasted January 2016.

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

the12/11/2014

Light and a little simple on the nose. Lacks a bit of concentration. For the moment it tastes more like a dry white than a Léognan. But it does

gain interest on the finish so perhaps a more interesting future is in store?13.5% Drink 2015-2018 (15,5+ points)

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/3/2013

Now, this is a bouquet that really means business – lovely mineral-like scents, cold granite and Alpine streams with crisp green fruit that just soars from the glass. The palate is vibrant on the entry with well-judged acidity, lovely ripe green apples and hints of nectarine and apricot lying in wait in the background with a long satisfying citric finish. This is a great white wine from the Bonnie family – a startling white Bordeaux that reminds you how great it can be. Tasted April 2013.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Wine Advocate

91-94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013

Fatter, richer and more honeyed than usual, this 2012 is a top-notch success. It exhibits abundant glycerin, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel, plenty of honeyed tropical fruits (pineapples), a striking minerality and a long finish. It should drink well for a decade or more.
Drink: 2013 - 2023

My Bettane + Desseauve

16,5 / 20

the4/25/2013

Nez pur, sur les fruits blancs, souple, charmeur, peu de complexité mais grande buvabilité, fraîcheur et finesse, glissant.

Decanter.com

17,5 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/23/2013

Pure vibrancy of Sauvignon-dominated fruit with an added richness from the vintage and from perfect winemaking, a very classy wine. 17.5/20pts ( 91/100pts)
Drink: 2014 - 2022

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/16/2013

Drink 2016-2020
Very pale. Low-temperature fermentation on the nose – a bit dull really. Good substance on the palate. But few distinguishing marks at this stage. Very low key. Though more interest than the average Sancerre...

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/5/2013

Bright and pure, with a nice range of pear and yellow apple notes backed by flickers of wet straw and tarragon. Wet stone hint in the background, too. Long. Delicious. —J.M.