Malartic Lagravière rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2022

Vinous

95

par Neal Martin le 01/04/2026

The 2022 Malartic-Lagravière has a more outgoing and expressive nose than Domaine de Chevalier or Smith Haut-Lafitte, yet it too has impressive complexity and convincing terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. A lovely, fleshy mid-palate, quite caressing in style, with fine acidity and a healthy dose of black pepper on the finish. Excellent, a Malartic-Lagravière that pushes some of the pricier names of the appellation. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.

Vinous

95

par Neal Martin le 23/03/2026

The 2022 Malartic-Lagravière has a more outgoing and expressive nose than Domaine de Chevalier or Smith Haut-Lafitte, yet it too has impressive complexity and convincing terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. A lovely, fleshy mid-palate, quite caressing in style, with fine acidity and a healthy dose of black pepper on the finish. Excellent, a Malartic-Lagravière that pushes some of the pricier names of the appellation. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.

Alexandre Ma

96

par Alexandre Ma le 10/03/2025

Though Château Malartic-Lagravière’s production was limited, the quality is undoubtedly exceptional. Their wines are renowned for their sweetness and vibrance even when young. But in 2022, it builds upon this foundation by incorporating greater depth and intensity, much like a piece of obsidian shrouded in a mysterious glow. It may seem understated, yet very dynamic. If the structure remains balanced after bottling, it has the potential to become one of the most outstanding vintages in its history.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

96

par Jane Anson le 07/03/2025

The Bonnie family is on a roll at this excellent property. Dense and concentrated but with finesse and acidity, this has a beautiful balance, and a creaminess to the fruit that is superb. Appealing pulses of white pepper and sage spice, well drawn out through the palate, exceptional skill shown during ageing at controlling the oak impact. Yields in the low 30hl/h, but maintains freshness. Vinified in a mix of small wooden casks and stainless steel vats, aged in oak.

Wine Advocate

92

par Yohan Castaing le 06/03/2025

A blend of 56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Malartic Lagravière reveals a classic, elegant bouquet of cassis, mulberries, flowers and spices. Medium to full-bodied and round, it's elegantly juicy with a generously extracted structure leading the way to an assertive, structured tannic frame, concluding with a spicy, long finish. Notably, the blend has shifted since the en primeur tasting, lending the wine a more introverted character.

The Wine Cellar Insider

96

par Jeff Leve le 04/03/2025

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Jeb DUNNUCK

99

par Jeb Dunnuck le 28/02/2025

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 a blockbuster finish. It's easily the finest I've tasted from this château and is a riveting 2022 that deserves 4-6 years in the cellar and will keep for two decades or more. The 2022 is based on 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, with the élevage spanning 20 months in 60% new French oak. There are a little over 8,000 cases of this brilliant wine.

Yvesbeck.wine

96

par Yves Beck le 25/02/2025

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc Malartic Lagravière révèle quelque peu son élevage, mais celui-ci, en fait, ne fait que cautionner l'excellente pluralité dont il dispose avec, entre autres, des nuances de graphite, de pivoines, de myrtilles et une touche de bâtons de réglisse. En bouche, le vin cumule ampleur et finesse. Il se déroule de manière linéaire, conquérante et sans accrocs. Il peut compter sur le précieux appui de ses tannins qui assurent une puissance mesurée tandis que la structure confère du tempérament et de la fraîcheur. Un vin délicieux, enthousiasmant et convaincant ! Belle réussite. 2027-2047 96/100

Vinous

94

par Neal Martin le 12/02/2025

The 2022 Malartic Lagravière has a graceful and delineated bouquet that shows more precision and nascent vibrancy than most of its peers. It has blackberry, raspberry and light violet petal scents and an underlying marine influence that becomes more vocal with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, offering impressive balance. This "cool" Pessac-Léognan has a sapid finish that draws you back for more. It is excellent.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

par Jane Anson le 06/02/2025

Pale gold in colour, intense white flowers and citrus on the aromatics, delicious peach pit and quince on the opening, concentrated and luscious with serious grip. 7ha of vines for the whites, harvest August 2 through to September 1. 18hl/h yield after a dry season.

Jamessuckling.com

97

par James Suckling le 03/02/2025

A fascinating Malartic-Lagraviere from this hot vintage, but the wine is surprisingly fresh, showing depth, innate balance and complexity. The mineral-etched fruit turns glossy, with fine aromas of cassis, berries, plums, spices and a hint of violets. Almost full-bodied, with a complete package of fruit and chalky tannins. Long, juicy and posh. One of the best ever. Drink from 2027.

Vinous

95

par Antonio Galloni le 28/01/2025

The 2022 Malartic Lagravière is a pretty sexy wine, its considerable tannins notwithstanding. A blast of dark cherry, plum, licorice, chocolate, new leather and spice makes a strong opening statement. The 2022 is dense and packed to the core, with formidable intensity of fruit and equally imposing tannins. This is a brute.

Wine Spectator

93

par James Molesworth le 22/01/2025

Warm plum, black currant and black cherry compote notes cruise through slowly, inlaid with singed alder and black tea. Warm earth, bay and burnished leather hints keep the finish nicely grounded. Very solid. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2038. 8,330 cases made.

Wine Maniacs

93-94

par Lin Liu le 30/05/2023

Decanter.com

96

par Georgina Hindle le 25/05/2023

Round, concentrated, vibrant and dynamic, a lovely burst of intense red and black fruits before quite serious tannins take hold in the mouth. Fine but full, they give the frame and the structure, setting the tone for a serious wine while the fruit and freshnes softly expand giving an aerial element to the finish. A lovely wine with intensity and detail, not the most demonstrative or juicy and appealing right now, but really well made and delivered. Supple, bright, chalky, chewy, this wine has intensity and precision. A little bit serious towards the end, the fruit just losing some focus, where it becomes more about the tannins and freshness but lots to like here with good potential. 1.5% Cabernet Franc. A yield 27hl/ha. HVE3 certified.

Alexandre Ma

95-96

par Alexandre Ma le 17/05/2023

Though Château Malartic-Lagravière's production was limited, the quality is undoubtedly exceptional. Their wines are renowned for their sweetness and vibrance even when young. But in 2022, it builds upon this foundation by incorporating greater depth and intensity, much like a piece of obsidian shrouded in a mysterious glow. It may seem understated, yet very dynamic. If the structure remains balanced after bottling, it has the potential to become one of the most outstanding vintages in its history.

Vinous

93-95

par Neal Martin le 17/05/2023

The 2022 Malartic Lagravière was picked 5 to 29 September at 27hL/ha and matured in 60% new oak. Blackberry, iodine and incense aromas unfurl in the glass, nicely focused and delineated, quite airy in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Cohesive and powdery in texture, with black fruit, crushed stone and light ash-like notes toward the finish. This is an excellent, quite "swarthy" Malartic that will age with style, though it will only repay the patient.

The Vintage Journal

90-92

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2023

Medium deep crimson. Fragrant black cherry, blueberry cedar aromas. Richly flavoured and vigorous with plentoful dark berry fruits, fine chalky/ al dente tannins and udnerlying ceary/ bitter sweet notes. Finishes firm, long and sweet fruited. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Aroud 50% new oak)

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

par Jane Anson le 16/05/2023

Pale gold, excellent grip, white pear and citrus, luscious lemon and green apple, this is a good walking the line between full exotic fruits and fleshier green apple and sage. Great stuff from this excellent property.

matthewjukes.com

16,5

par Matthew Jukes le 15/05/2023

Yvesbeck.wine

94-96

par Yves Beck le 10/05/2023

Belle notion de précision dans le bouquet de Malartic avec une fusion parfaitement réussie entre fraîcheur, fruit et fleurs. Ainsi, je relève de parfums de graphite et de pivoines complétées par une touche de mûres. En bouche, le vin mise sur la densité, mais pas l'exubérance. Il a de l'ampleur sans être opulent et il dispose de tannins aux grains fins qui offrent du charme et de la puissance. Un vin gourmand, puissant et ambitieux.

Bettane & Desseauve

94

par Bettane & Desseauve le 10/05/2023

Chic et subtil dans son fruit pur et sa délicieuse minéralité, touches florales, belle structure, tannins savoureux et denses. La puissance se combine avec une grande élégance. Belle réussite et grand caractère.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93-95

par Jeb Dunnuck le 10/05/2023

The 2022 Château Malartic-Lagravière does incredibly well in the vintage and offers a beautiful sense of freshness and elegance while still staying concentrated and textured. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it has an up-front, expressive style in its red and blue fruits as well as spring flower, tobacco, and graphite-like aromatics. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe, polished tannins, fabulous overall balance, and a great finish. The purity and precision here are top-notch.

Vinous

94-96

par Antonio Galloni le 09/05/2023

The 2022 Malartic Lagravière exudes class. Bright, layered and wonderfully vibrant, the 2022 is so alive. Rose petals, lavender, crushed rocks, mint and red/purplish fruit race across the palate. All the elements are so well balanced. Malartic Lagravière has all the potential to be one of the great wines of the year. This is a fabulous showing. Tasted two times. Drinking window : 2030-2047

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2023

With a depth of color, the wine pops with nuances of flowers, cherries, cedar, tobacco leaf, black currants, spice, cocoa, and mint tea. Even better on the palate, the concentrated, showy display of spicy, black cherries, blackberries, plums, white pepper, and dark chocolate is perfectly balanced with length, freshness and creamy, silkiness in the finish. The wine is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Cabernet Franc. 14.2% ABV pH 3.58. Harvesting took place September 5 - September 29. Drink from 2026-2050.

Wine Advocate

91-93

par Yohan Castaing le 28/04/2023

A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Malartic Lagravière reveals aromas of cassis, blueberry, spices, graphite and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, round and concentrated with structuring tannins, it’s a dense, powerful, demonstrative Malartic Lagravière.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96

par James Suckling le 19/04/2023

This is very, very fine with wonderfully polished tannins that are silky in texture. It’s medium- to full-bodied with lovely length, lasting a minute or two. Hints of crushed stone and fine sea salt. Finesse with structure. Could move up a notch with the elevage. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot, 2.5% petit verdot, and 1.5% cabernet franc.