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.
Malartic’s red wines have a dense, juicy attack, a velvety, silky mouthfeel and superb balance, giving full expression to a long, enveloping tannic structure. Aromas of red and black fruit develop, combined with a rich, complex aromatic palette, while at the same time offering a sensation of exceptional freshness. Distinguished tannins ensure a beautiful smooth texture and an elegant structure. Retaining this elegance, the older vintages are characterized by a hint of spice and mocha-chocolate, becoming slightly smoky, and sometimes mentholated.
Awards
94 “Michel Roland is the consultant, so Merlot plays an important role. The blackcurrant noze oozes charm. Rich bu understated, oaky and textured, with a spicy complexity that leads to a poised finish. Drink 2020-2035”
Stephen Brook – Decanter – January 2018
94 “The 2015 Malartic-Lagravière is bolder than its peers on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, iodine and light cedar aromas … well balanced. Pencil lead again, and infused black fruit toward the finish. …it is well crafted and it will reward bottle age.”
Neal Martin – vinous.com – juillet 2019
96+ Antonio Galloni – Vinous - February 2018
96 James Suckling - jamessuckling.com – February 2018
96 Roger Voss – Wine Enthusiast – January 2018
94 Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate - February 2018
94 Stephen Brook - Decanter - January 2018
92 Lisa Perrotti-Brown - robertparker.com – February 2018 Top 40 Bdx Red wine Bargains for 2015
92 James Molesworth - Winespectator.com - March 2018
92 Jeb Dunnuck - Jeb Dunnuck.com - Novembre 2017
92 The 2015 Malartic-Lagravière is also terrific and cornes from a 46-hectares vineyard in
17.5 Olivier Poels – RVF Hors série - Novembre 2017
94 Yves Beck - Le carnet de dégustation d’Yves Beck - Février 2018
17.5 - 18 Puissant Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2017
92 - 94+ Panos Kakaviatos - www.wine-chronicles.com - June 2016
94 Jeannie Cho Lee - The Pan - June 2016
18 Sylvie Tonnaire - Terre de Vins - Mai 2016
17 Rolf Bichsel Barbara Schroeder - Vinum - Mai 2016
