Malartic Lagravière rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2021

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

par Matthew Jukes le 02/08/2022

Malartic Rouge always seems to err on the side of too much oak and not quite enough fruit to balance it, and this is the case in 2021. I can taste decent cassis notes here, and there are no green notes, but this is not a big wine, and the oak somewhat bullies it. 16

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-93 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

A blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and a splash of Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Château Malartic-Lagravière is a gem of a wine that has more depth and texture than most. Pure cassis, ripe tobacco, violets, and darker, earthy nuances all define the bouquet, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with ripe, polished tannins and good mid-palate depth. It shows the pretty, pure, elegant style of the vintage while bringing plenty of fruit. It's beautifully done. Tasted twice.

Bettane & Desseauve

94-95 / 100

par Bettane & Desseauve le 24/05/2022

Très net au nez et en bouche, sur le cèdre et les notes classiques de cabernet-sauvignon, avec une vigueur quelque peu contenue dans les échantillons présentés.

The Vintage Journal

87-88 / 100

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Red cherry, redcurrant, inky aromas and flavours, fine savoury, chalky tannins, some mid-palate density and hint walnutty notes. Finishes leafy firm and minerally. Roughly 15 months in new and seasoned French oak. 12.8% alc

Alexandre Ma

93-95 / 100

par Alexandre Ma le 16/05/2022

Malartic Lagravière 2021 attacks me with some graphite powder, creating a pleasantly firm structure. Thanks to the new X-Tri optical sorter and extremely late harvest time, Malartic Lagravière 2021 presents some fantastic phenolic ripeness, and a grand and rich body shaped by pure and clean fruity fragrance and mellow and supple tannins. Presented in a blind tasting, not so many people would have guessed it was born in a moderate vintage. Definitely a shiny gem of Pessac-Léognan 2021. ???Malartic Lagravière??????????????????,??????????????????X-Tri???????+????????,Malartic Lagravière?2021??????????????,???????????,??????????????????????????,?????????????????????????2021??Pessac-Léognan??????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

Flowers, smoke, tobacco leaf, and bright red fruits shine on the nose. The wine is energetic, crisp and focused on its finesse-styled textures and freshness. There is a touch of chalk along with the red currants in the finish. Eric Boissenot is the new consultant, and with the 2021 vintage, you can really see a major shift in the style of wine being produced here that is not only due to the vintage conditions. It will be interesting to follow the change in direction here. The wine is produced from blending 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, 12.8% ABV. The harvest took place September 29 - October 19. Drink from 2023-2040. 92-94

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92 / 100

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Impressive texture and clever construction, with structure and power, delivering aniseed, fennel, blueberry, raspberry, liqourice and cocoa bean. Harvested from the end of September through to October 19, allowing the Cabernet to get to a good ripeness, and you can feel it in the overall structure of the wine. 42.25hl/h yield, tasted twice.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Malartic Lagravière was picked from 29 September to 19 October at 45hL/ha and matured in 65% new oak. It has a taut and linear bouquet: blackberry, pencil shavings and light estuarine scents. The palate has a ripe entry, quite sharp acidity, modest weight with a linear and correct finish with a slightly bitter aftertaste. I suspect this will drink well for up to 15 years.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Malartic Lagravière offers good depth, but naturally less of the opulence of recent years. Part of that is the year and part is likely the result in a change in stylistic direction. It will be interesting to see where things ultimately settle. Dark red/purplish fruit, spice, incense, licorice and gravel emerge, and yet the finish is a bit dry.

vvwine

90-92 / 100

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Rubinrot. Subtile Nase, Kräuter, rote und dunkle Beeren, florale Töne, kühl. Der Gaumen ist schlank, präzis, knackige Frucht, feinkörniges Tannin, fast schon burgundisch und mit viel Finesse hallt der Wein im Abgang lange nach und endet auf Blutorangen. Auch dieses Jahr gelungen! 2027-2042 (Verkostet im April 2022. Syndicat Viticole de Pessac-Léognan)

Anthocyanes

90-92 / 100

par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Malartic Lagravière laisse la part belle aux arômes de sauvignon avec des notes de murier, de cassis, d'épices et un boisé pas totalement fondu. Bouche tannique, droite avec une acidité marquée et une sensation tannique un peu astringente en finale. Laissons le temps des élevages pour que le vin retrouve un équilibre plus en adéquation avec le cru.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

A blend of fully 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the 2021 Malartic Lagravière offers up aromas of sweet berries, plums, burning embers and warm spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and powdery palate that's impressively concentrated, refined and elegant. It's a fine effort from an estate on the rise.