Château Malartic-Lagravière - Pessac-Léognan 2015 (6L)
Price: $478.00
| Producer | Château Malartic-Lagravière |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 7868 |
| Size | 6L |
Vinous: 96+ Points
The 2015 Malartic Lagravière is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich voluptuous and dramatic it captures all of the natural intensity of the year. Black cherry plum mocha chocolate licorice and French oak build into a crescendo of stunning aromas flavors and textures. This is in an especially dark sumptuous style but it all works beautifully. The 2015 was positively thrilling each of the three times I tasted it.
jsWine Enthusiast: 96 Points
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 into an even more complex and fulfilling wine. Drink from 2025.
James Suckling: 96 Points
"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 blackcurrants and blue plums. Best from 2022."
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
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 should evolve well in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2028. 10000 cases made. ?JM
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
"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 in color it has notes of crushed black currants fresh black berries and black raspberries with hints of tar dried herbs and garrigue. The palate is medium-bodied energetic and refreshing in the mouth with firm grainy tannins and an uplifting finish."
