2015 Malartic-Lagraviere Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 96 JS 96 WE 96 JL 95 VN 94 JD 92 WA 92 WS 92
DC 96

Decanter, December 2018

Displaying the more highly-charged, well ripened character that you would expect from a 2015, this is rich and silky, showing incredible texture. It combines plump black fruits with the most gorgeous liquorice and dark...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

Deeper wine from the get-go with dark violets, mocha, cassis and blackberries. The palate has suave, smooth and sturdy tannins and terrific length. Very polished and seamless with flavors of fresh black cherries...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

Full of black-currant flavor, this firm wine has structure and a rich texture. Its bolstering tannins and vibrant acidity mark out an age-worthy selection. Spice tones and a dry core set the stage for a slow development...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2018

Luscious, silky, ripe, deep, dark red fruits are found from start to finish here. The wine is round, polished, full bodied and long. The fruit is sweet, ripe and leaves a lingering impression on the palate. In time, as...
VN 94

Vinous, July 2019

The 2015 Malartic-Lagravière is bolder than its peers on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, iodine and light cedar aromas, quite upfront but nicely defined, pencil lead scents emerging with aeration. The palate is...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

The 2015 Malartic-Lagravière is also terrific and comes from a 46-hectare vineyard in Léognan. Made from 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it offers a smorgasbord of...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2018

Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 80% of which were new and 20% one-year-old, the 2015 Malartic Lagraviere is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2018

A slightly high-pitched style, with a mix of red currant and raspberry fruit laced with rooibos tea and blood orange notes. A good snap of licorice adds weight on the finish, showing a flash of tar. Has sneaky depth and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

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 2015 Malartic-Lagraviere is a Bordeaux Blend red wine from the renowned Bordeaux region in France. Produced by the esteemed Malartic-Lagraviere winery, this wine showcases the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that the region is known for.

In the glass, this wine displays a deep garnet-purple color, indicating its concentration and maturity. On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of crushed black currants, fresh blackberries, and black raspberries. These vibrant fruit aromas are complemented by hints of tar, dried herbs, and garrigue, adding complexity and depth to the overall experience.

On the palate, the 2015 Malartic-Lagraviere is medium-bodied, energetic, and refreshing. The firm, grainy tannins provide structure and balance, while an uplifting finish leaves a lasting impression. The wine has been aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with 80% of the barrels being new and 20% being one-year-old. This oak aging contributes to the wine's smooth texture and subtle notes of vanilla and spice.

Renowned wine critics have praised the 2015 Malartic-Lagraviere for its exceptional quality and potential for aging. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 92, describing it as a wine with an "uplifting finish." Wine Spectator also gave it a score of 92, noting its "sneaky depth" and ability to evolve well in the cellar.

Other critics, such as Jeff Leve, Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling, Wine Enthusiast, Vinous, and Decanter, have also praised this wine for its luscious, silky texture and its ripe, deep, dark red fruit flavors. It is predicted that with further aging, the oak will integrate seamlessly, making this wine even more enjoyable over the next two decades.

Overall, the 2015 Malartic-Lagraviere is a superb Bordeaux Blend red wine that showcases the best qualities of the Bordeaux region. With its complex aromas, refreshing palate, and potential for aging, it is a wine that will delight wine enthusiasts and collectors alike.