The 2011 Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc is a Bordeaux Blanc wine from the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Malartic-Lagraviere, this white wine is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. It is barrel fermented in 50% new and 50% one-year-old oak, and features a 13.5% alcohol content.
Geoffrey Binder from JJ Buckley rated this wine with an exceptional score of 98, highlighting its complex layers and vibrant freshness. He describes it as "packed with aromas of honey, beeswax, lemon oil, white peach, and orange rind" and mentions its "beautifully complex and richly textured" palate. He noted the wine's persistent acidity and lingering mineral flavors, recommending it for immediate enjoyment and over the next decade.
Neal Martin’s Wine Journal awarded the wine a score of 91, noting its "superb bouquet with vigorous aromas of lime, kiwi fruit, and dewy green apples." Martin praised its medium body and fine balance, but noted that the finish cuts away rather quickly. He suggested the wine might show even better after bottling.
James Suckling from jamessuckling.com gave this wine a score of 94, describing it as "almost like a red" due to its dense fruit and chewy texture. He remarked on its intense finish and powerful character, recommending a few more years of aging before enjoying it.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine 92, commending its "fresh citrus, floral, grapefruit, white peach, and vanilla aromas." He described it as a crisp, refreshing wine with a lemon-lime filled finish.
Wine Enthusiast provided a score range of 95-97, praising its richness and "flavors of tropical fruit and citrus" along with "judicious wood aging and fine concentration," according to Roger Voss.
Wine Spectator, with a score range of 91-94, noted its "chalk, lime, thyme, and white asparagus notes" and a "long, chiseled, herb- and salt-driven finish," reviewed by JM.
Overall, the 2011 Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc is highly praised for its complexity, freshness, and balance, making it a standout Bordeaux Blanc from the 2011 vintage.