2024 Ch Malartic-Lagraviere Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

A château that has been riding a wave of success in recent years, producing excellent consistency, and here they deliver a concentrated shot of pureed damson fruit, a lovely addition in a vintage where things tend to be on the slim side. Juicy, textured, freshly cut herbs and gunsmoke layered through black fruits. Doesn't entirely escape the challenges of the year and is a little short on the finish but one of the successes of the year. Bonnie family owners here.

91 points janeanson.com.au

Very fine tannins with juicy fruit that is focused and curated. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a long and persistent finish. Hints of spices and walnuts.

94-95 points jamessuckling.com

Dark purple colour in the glass. Concentrated and ripe black cherry, blackcurrant and dried herbs on the nose. Juicy and lively, a lovely clean and fresh aspect to this. Unfussy, a touch of cool blueberry and some just-ripe strawberries. Crisp and well balanced for the vintage. A touch of cedar, tobacco and liquorice spice on the finish. 3.54pH.

89 points decanter.com

From one of my favorite estates in the Graves, the 2024 Château Malartic-Lagravière is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Boasting beautiful aromatics of black raspberries, cassis, spicy wood, and tobacco, it's medium-bodied and beautifully textured on the palate, with impressive mid-palate depth, a round, supple mouthfeel, and outstanding length.

92-94 points jebdunnuck.com