Château Malartic Lagravière - Pessac-Léognan - La Réserve de Malartic - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

With a beautiful maturity, the 2018 Red Pessac-Léognan La Réserve de Malartic reveals itself with ripe aromas of red plums and stone fruits, accompanied by a touch of spices and subtle oak notes that have integrated well. The palate confirms this mature character, showcasing supple and rounded tannins, ripe and juicy fruit, complemented by well-crafted oak aging that adds elegance. This wine is harmonious and ready to drink over the next five to eight years. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Vinification in small temperature-controlled stainless steel and wood vats. Traditional aging in French oak barrels for 15 months.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of perfectly ripe red fruit underpinned by fine spices, juniper notes and a restrained woodiness.

Palate:

This Pessac-Léognan offers a velvety texture and soft, enveloping tannins. The restrained aging process allows this cuvée to reveal itself gently, resulting in a harmonious ensemble.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Peking pigeon and pea purée, rack of lamb and spicy carrots, Clavisy beef and beet in salt crust.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

A Classified Growth of Graves, one of the few to be recognized for both red and white wines, Château Malartic-Lagravière enjoys a prime terroir that places it among the most prestigious references in the appellation.

The estate is on a path to excellence, masterfully renovated by the Bonnie family, its owner since 1990. The arrival of renowned consultant Eric Boissenot in 2019 promises an even more elegant structural expression.

With 2 stars in the RVF Guide, the estate boasts 73 hectares of vineyards (7 hectares in white) and thus offers red wines with impressive strength and structure, combined with great finesse, and white wines that are refined, lively, and balanced.