Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere of Pessac-Leognan is one of only six Bordeaux chateaux that have both red and white classified wines.

Originally Domaine de Lagraviere, the estate was purchased at the end of the 18th century by the family of Count Hippolyte de Maures de Malartic, an admiral who served in the French Navy. The estate was then bought in 1850 by Madame Arnaud Ricard, who added the name Malartic to that of Lagraviere as a tribute to the former owners.

Located on the oldest wine-producing terroir in Bordeaux, Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere’s vineyard is on a high terrace of 8-meter-deep gravelly soil over limestone and clay. It covers 53 hectares planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

in 1998, the winery became one of the first to adopt a fully gravity-driven grape transport system. After manual harvests and double sorting on vibrating tables, grapes are transported to the vats and then to the barrels only by gravity. The vat room is also highly innovative. Its octagonal layout houses 20 stainless steel vats and 10 wooden ones, all conical and temperature-controlled. Being small, each one can accommodate the fruit from specific plots for individual vinification.

After blending, the wine is left to age in a 1200-barrel capacity air-conditioned cellar with controlled humidity levels. 25 to 35% of the barrels are replaced every year with new ones from the best coopers.

The red wine of Malartic-Lagraviere is typically 50+% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38–45% Merlot with the remainder Cabernet Franc and/or Petit Verdot. Michel Rolland serves as consulting enologist.

The 2014 Malartic-Lagravière Bordeaux Blend from the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France, is a well-received red wine composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (52%) and Merlot (40%), with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petit Verdot (3%). It boasts an alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling highly praised this vintage, awarding it a score of 94 and describing it as "so perfumed with a freshness and beauty that is amazing. Blackberries, black cherries and violets. Full-bodied yet so polished and velvety. Gorgeous finish. A beauty." He suggested it could be the best ever bottled from this producer and recommended drinking it in 2020.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss gave it an excellent score of 95, noting its "tight tannins" and "bold black fruits" which suggest it is set for long-term aging, recommending readiness by 2026. Voss highlighted the wine's structure, indicating that its dry core currently dominates but will evolve over time.

Vinous, through reviewer Neal Martin, scored the wine at 92, appreciating its "crisp and focused bouquet with precise blackberry and briary scents" and "beautifully balanced" palate. However, he noted a potential issue with under-ripe tannins towards the finish, despite the "gorgeous" nose.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, also reviewed by Neal Martin, echoed the praise with another 92 score, emphasizing the "high-toned, upfront bouquet" and "impressive depth" but suggested it might be overshadowed by the 2015 vintage.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded a score of 93, pointing out the wine's "round, silky texture" and "depth of flavor" with notes of smoke, licorice, dark chocolate, espresso bean, and ripe, juicy plums.

Wine Spectator offered a score of 91, describing a "core of dark plum, blackberry and fig preserve notes held in check by tarry grip," and recommended waiting until 2019 to 2026 for optimal enjoyment.

Jane Anson gave it a score of 92, noting its "inky blue-ruby" color and "well-constructed" nature with an emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon character and some astringency from tannins, indicating a heavy extraction typical of the vintage.

Decanter also scored it 92, highlighting its austerity and striking fruit quality, while Jeb Dunnuck praised its "beautifully polished and elegant" nature, giving it a score of 91 and suggesting it will drink nicely for 15-20 years.

Overall, the 2014 Malartic-Lagravière is a structured and well-received Bordeaux blend with potential for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.