Château Malartic Lagravière blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2018

Vinous

89-91 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

The 2018 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc offers attractive apple blossom, pear and flint aromas on the nose, although it does not possess the intensity and drive of the best vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with orange pith and citrus notes, pineapple and a dab of ginger on the appealing finish. Fine, though it lacks the nervosité for long-term cellaring.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

le 07/05/2019

Vinifera

92 /

par Jacques Perrin le 01/05/2019

Vin juteux et délié, salin , bien coupé, car il demeure frais, boisé subtil en filigrane, c'est très bon.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 01/05/2019

The 2018 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc comes from a 7-hectare section of Malartic’s vineyards which are planted at 10,000 vines per hectare (this is very high-density plantings). A blend of 90% Sauvignon and 10% Sémillon, it has a thrilling mineral-laced style as well as racy citrus and lime fruit, medium to full body, high yet integrated acidity, and a crisp, clean, dry finish.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

par Jane Anson le 01/05/2019

There's great focus on the nose here, with scents of lemon, slate, white peach and rosemary. It's definitely one of the whites with a higher level of freshness, and feels well made and carefully judged. They have achieved success in both colours in 2018, especially with the red. 55% new oak.
Drinking Window 2020 - 2030

Vinous

91-93 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 01/05/2019

One of the few compelling whites of the vintage, the 2018 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc offers an intriguing combination of energy and textural depth. Green apple, pear, crushed rocks, citrus and floral notes build in an expressive white that has so much to offer. In 2018, the Blanc is 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sémillon.

La Revue du Vin de France

16-17 / 20

le 24/04/2019

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019

Fermented in 55% new barrels and blended of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sémillon, the 2018 Malartic Lagraviere 2018 Blanc is a little closed to start, soon opening on the nose to reveal ripe apples, Bosc pears and warm peach scents with hints of wet pebbles and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with apple and pear flavors with just enough freshness and an oily texture, finishing long and spicy.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

par James Suckling le 12/04/2019

A very dense and powerful young white with sliced-apple, pear and aniseed character and an undertone of fennel. Full-bodied. Salty and tangy. Great wine.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

88 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 08/04/2019

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

par James Molesworth le 01/04/2019

This white offers a racy edge, but there are fuller yellow apple and shortbread notes encased here and they should emerge fully soon enough. Pretty solid feel.

Wine Enthusiast

95-97 / 100

par Roger Voss le 01/04/2019

Barrel Sample. This wine is full of ripe lemon and yellow fruits. A hint of wood aging gives great texture along with bits of spice and pepper. The wine is ripe, packed with fruit while also being firmly structured.