Château Malartic Lagravière 2020, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - Parker 93
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Powerful, refined, silky – ideal with beef fillet, Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, game dishes and mature hard cheeses.
Château Malartic-Lagravière Rouge 2020
Origin: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Type: Red wine
Classification: Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Grape varieties: 50.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47.8% Merlot, 1.8% Cabernet Franc
Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of the most prestigious estates of Pessac-Léognan and one of the few properties classified as Grand Cru Classé de Graves for both its red and white wines. The estate is renowned for producing precise, elegant wines with great finesse, mineral character and excellent ageing potential.
Tasting notes
Colour: Deep garnet red with violet hues.
Nose: Expressive and complex, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark fruits, complemented by elegant notes of cedar wood, tobacco, graphite, spices and liquorice.
Palate: The Malartic-Lagravière Rouge 2020 is powerful, silky and perfectly balanced. The ripe fruit combines beautifully with an elegant structure, fine-grained tannins and remarkable freshness. A dense yet refined Pessac-Léognan with a long finish and excellent ageing potential.
Ratings
- Wine Enthusiast: 96/100
- James Suckling: 95/100
- Jeb Dunnuck: 95/100
- Decanter: 94/100
- Falstaff: 93/100
Food pairing
Excellent with fine meat dishes such as beef fillet, Chateaubriand or rib-eye steak, as well as rack of lamb, game dishes such as venison and roe deer, and slow-cooked specialties like Boeuf Bourguignon. Its elegant structure and fine tannins also pair beautifully with mature hard cheeses such as Comté, Cantal or Ossau-Iraty.
Powerful, refined, silky – ideal with beef fillet, Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, game dishes and mature hard cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Merlot 41%, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Malartic Lagravière, 43 Avenue de Mont de Marsan, 33850 Léognan, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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Powerful, refined, silky – ideal with beef fillet, Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, game dishes and mature hard cheeses.