Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc 2021 is the dry white wine from this Cru Classé de Graves estate in Pessac-Léognan, owned by the Bonnie family since 1997. The property’s whites come from a 9-hectare vineyard, and 2021 sits in a period of change at the château, following a consultant shift from Michel Rolland to Eric Boissenot in 2020. Reported blends vary by source—Decanter cites 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon at 13% alcohol, while several critics note a lower Sémillon component in 2021, with Vinous attributing it to “frost damage.”

Stylistically, reviewers consistently describe a wine that balances ripeness and texture with freshness and mineral detail. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (William Kelley) calls it “chiseled and nicely concentrated,” with “lime zest, fresh mint, grapefruit and pastry cream,” finishing “long” and “saline.” Jane Anson rates it 94 and emphasizes both fruit and structure: “White peach and pear, juicy texture… with linen and slate texture… and an expertly mouthwatering finish,” adding, “Tasted twice, excellent quality.”

Oak handling and breadth come up often. Decanter (94) notes “caramel, brioche and toasted lemon tart,” arguing it’s “not overly rich but can take the oak elements,” delivering “a more nuanced and sophisticated style.” James Suckling’s 95 (an excellent review) similarly highlights “oak spices… spot-on” alongside “mineral verve,” calling the palate “broad and full-bodied… with refreshing acidity” and “a fine bite of tannins.”

At the top end, Wine Enthusiast’s 96 (an excellent review) describes “a full, rich wine… textured and packed with white fruits and spice,” “judiciously wood aged,” and built to age, suggesting “Drink from 2026.” For nearer-term drinking, Wine Spectator (91) finds it “quite plump” with apricot and yellow apple, recommending it “now through 2026.” Overall, 2021 Blanc reads as a complete, age-capable Malartic-Lagravière, with vintage-driven energy and enough substance for the cellar and the table.