Chateau Malartic Lagraviere
Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classé des Graves Rouge 2015
Other years:
2021| Denomination | AOC Pessac Léognan |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | 18 months on fine lees in French oak barrels (80% new oak) |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Classification: Pessac-Léognan designation, Grand Cru Classé des Graves, 2015 vintage
- Grape variety: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
- Aromas: notes of blackcurrant, mint, blackberry, vanilla and toasted wood; complex bouquet
- Ageing: 18 months on fine lees in French oak, with 80% new barrels
- Pairings: ideal with meats, pork, mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour; serve at 16-18°C
Description
What kind of wine is it
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe des Graves Rouge is a still red wine from Bordeaux, crafted by Château Malartic-Lagravière. This blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in an elegant and structured profile. The bouquet reveals notes of blackcurrant and mint, harmoniously intertwined with blackberry, vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, the sip is mature and delicate, accompanied by fine-grained tannins that lead the tasting towards a long and persistent finish.
Where does it come from
The chosen territory is Pessac-Léognan, in Bordeaux, an area that defines the historic Graves classification. The vines are grown using the double Guyot system on well-drained gravelly and clay soils, resting on a deep limestone subsoil. This unique geological formation ensures regular ripening and a solid balance between material density and aromatic precision. A carefully calibrated yield per hectare ensures a high concentration of grapes, giving the wine a clear and progressive flavour profile.
How is it produced
The production process begins with a rigorous manual harvest of the grapes, carefully selected. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats or oak vats, following a thirty-day fermentation that encourages gradual aromatic extraction. Maturation involves ageing on fine lees for eighteen months in French oak barrels. This prolonged period is crucial for consolidating the wine's structure and perfectly integrating the soft spicy nuances.
History and Curiosities
This renowned red from Château Malartic-Lagravière, awarded the historic Grand Cru Classé de Graves classification, embodies the absolute excellence of the Pessac-Léognan terroir. The 2015 vintage represents a true oenological triumph, celebrated with the prestigious 96 points from Robert Parker, confirming its extraordinary value. The result of organic and sustainable viticulture and meticulous hand harvesting, this elegant Bordeaux masterpiece guarantees an exceptional longevity of 10-15 years, ideal for satisfying the most discerning collectors.
Awards
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2015
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2015
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2015
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2015
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2015
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
An honourable servant to the Kings of France, the Count of Malartic fought as an Admiral against the English on seas all around the globe, particularly distinguishing himself in 1756 at the Battle of Quebec.
The property was bought in 1850 by Madame Arnaud Ricard who added the name Malartic to that of Lagravière in homage to the former owners. She built the house that forms the current left wing of the château.
The estate, renamed Malartic-Lagravière, remained in this family for 140 years, handed down and managed by women. The estate was reorganized and a few small plots were added, giving it the form it would have until the 1950s.
In 1947, Jacques Marly took over management of Malartic-Lagravière after marrying Madame Ricard’s great-great-granddaughter. He managed the estate until 1990, being heavily involved in local wine-growing life, notably during the Graves classification in 1953.
In 1990, the estate was acquired by Champagne Laurent-Perrier. The vines were well cared for, and high-quality work was initiated with the creation of the second wine, originally named Le Sillage de Malartic.
Unfortunately, Laurent-Perrier did not have the time to implement the renovation and improvement projects necessary to produce wines worthy of Malartic-Lagravière’s Cru Classé status.
The Brussels couple Alfred-Alexandre and Michèle Bonnie fell in love with the estate and purchased it in 1997. They quickly began an entire facelift, with the idea of restoring the sleeping beauty to its former glory. They completely overhauled the estate, building a new winery and restoring the château. The couple also bought over former plots of vines, giving the vineyard its current dimension.
In 1998, the new winery received its first harvest. The building, designed by the architect Bernard Mazières, was built on Malartic’s hillside to enable the transport of the grapes by gravity. At that time, this was a pioneering, highly innovative approach.
"La Minerve", Admiral Malartic’s ship, became the symbol of the property, and still appears on the wine labels today.
At the end of 2005, Vignobles Malartic expanded with the acquisition of the neighbouring Château Gazin-Rocquencourt and the bodega DiamAndes in Argentina. Two excellent vineyards that complement the Grand Cru Classé, thereby forming 200 hectares of vines on either side of the Atlantic, which the Bonnie family actively manages with their respective teams. Read more
| Name | Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe des Graves Rouge 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Pessac Léognan AOC |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Malartic Lagraviere |
| Story | History and Curiosities This renowned red from Château Malartic-Lagravière, awarded the historic Grand Cru Classé de Graves classification, embodies the absolute excellence of the Pessac-Léognan terroir. The 2015 vintage represents a true oenological triumph, celebrated with the prestigious 96 points from Robert Parker, confirming its extraordinary value. The result of organic and sustainable viticulture and meticulous hand harvesting, this elegant Bordeaux masterpiece guarantees an exceptional longevity of 10 5 years, ideal for satisfying the most discerning collectors. |
| Origin | Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | Well-drained gravels and clayey gravels on a calcareous and clayey subsoil |
| Cultivation system | Double Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 46 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 30 giorni circa |
| Production technique | Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel or oak vats; aged for 18 months on fine lees in French oak barrels (80% new) |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled stainless steel or oak vats; fermentation for about 30 days at 28-30 °C; ageing for 18 months on fine lees in French oak barrels (80% new oak). |
| Aging | 18 months on fine lees in French oak barrels (80% new oak) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |