Château Malartic-Lagravière La Réserve de Malartic Pessac-Léognan Rouge 2009

Château Malartic Lagravière really begins at the end of the 18th century, thanks to the family of Count Hippolyte de Maurès de Malartic. However, it was not until 1850 that the new owner of the estate, Mrs. Arnaud Ricard, awarded the name of Malartic to that of Lagravière in tribute) this illustrious admiral. Finally, it is Jacques Marly who will take over the direction of the Domaine from 1947. Finally, in 1996, the Château takes a new course with the arrival of the Bonnie family at its head. Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of six Crus graded both white and red in the 1953 Graves classification.

Situated for centuries on the finest gravel hilltop in Léognan, the estate covers 73 hectares (180 acres), including 7 hectares (17 acres) of vines for white wine. Famous all over the world for its intense, complex, and elegant wines, Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of only six estates in Bordeaux classified for both its white and red wines.

Its red and white wines, both the first growth and the second wine, reflect Malartic’s ancestral terroir. They offer refinement and elegance on the palate, accompanied by a complexity and generosity that reveal the diversity and excellence of its terroir.

The Château has gained an international reputation for its wines, which are often described as "haute-couture". Harmonious, elegant and richly flavoured, they are appreciated on the finest tables.

La Réserve is Château Malartic-Lagravière’s second wine. It is made with the same meticulous care as the grand vin, and offers excellent value for money. This is a generous, flavourful wine, made predominantly with Merlot. It has a beautiful fruitiness and volume on the palate. It can be enjoyed young, or kept for up to ten years.

Awards

91,5 “Dark purple red with violet hue and almost black character. Ripe dark berries, black cherries and sweet plum in combination with vanilla and roasted aromas. On the palate well structured with ripe tannins and juicy fruit. Soft style. ”

Markus del Monego – Tasted – April 2012

91 “Young and intense nose, some roasted oak and a plethora of dark berries, some spicy and herbal notes too, it has medium weight but good density on the palate with inky fruit, high freshness and fine tannic backbone, attractive and pure finish, very elegant. ”

Andreas Larsson – Tasted – April 2012