2017 Ch Malartic-Lagraviere Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
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Chateau malartic gained its full name in honour of Malartic family's famous son, French navy Admiral Comte Anne-joseph-Hippolyte Maures de Malartic, hence the boat on the logo. Maures de Malartic family sold to a well know Graves family of Arnaud Ricard whoeventually sold the property to Champagne house Laurent-Perrier in 1990.
Finally in 1997 Michele and Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie became proud owners of Chateau Malaratic Lagraviere in 1997.
Starting with 19 hectares cultivated under vines, by 2017 they had 53 hectares unter vines, Bonnies were one of the firsts major estates to use only gravity to move the wine in their cellar, resulting in softer, more elegan wines.
The 53 hectare vineyard of Chateau Malartic Lagraviere is planted to produce both red and white Bordeaux wine. 46 hectares are planted for red Bordeaux grapes with 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
To produce the red wine of Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, vinification takes place in a combination of stainless steel vats and oak tanks, of various capacity.
The wood vats are used for their old vines and better parcels. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels. The wine is aged in average 70% new, French oak barrels.
The best vintages of Chateau Malartic Lagraviere are:
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2001, 2000 and 1998.
2017 Chateau Malartic-Lagravire is produced from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot,3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The higher portion of Cabernet Sauvignon is due to the frost, which damaged mostly Merlot vines.
92-93 pts - James Suckling
A firm and silky wine with a creamy freshness and firm tannins. Dark berries and wet earth. Medium to full body. Linear and tight.
90-93 pts - Antonio Galloni
The 2017 Malartic Lagravière is dense, powerful and explosive. Succulent dark cherry, raspberry jam, chocolate, sweet spice and heavy toast notes give the 2017 its extroverted, racy personality. Malartic Lagravière is one of the more flamboyant wines readers will taste in 2017. Tasted four times.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92-93 |
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