Château Malartic Lagraviere 2016

Deep garnet with a ruby core, the 2016 Malartic-Lagravière opens with layered aromas of cassis, black cherry, and plum, underpinned by cedar, graphite, and tobacco. The palate is structured yet refined, with concentrated dark fruit framed by firm, polished tannins. Notes of pencil lead, liquorice, and subtle spice emerge with air, while a fine seam of acidity drives the wine towards a long, poised finish. A textbook Graves red that balances power, precision, and elegance, with the pedigree to evolve gracefully for decades.

Located in Léognan at the heart of Pessac-Léognan, Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of the rare Bordeaux estates producing classified wines in both red and white. The estate’s deep gravel soils lend a distinctive mineral signature and finesse, while careful vineyard management and modernised cellars allow precision in both viticulture and vinification. The 2016 vintage, a landmark year across Bordeaux, shows the château at its best: combining depth and structure with the elegance for which Graves is renowned.

"The 2016 Malartic-Lagravière has a wonderful bouquet of perfumed, mainly red fruit laced with potpourri, black olive tapenade and light brine-like aromas - a bouquet full of personality. The fresh, harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and just the right amount of salinity toward the loam-tinged finish. Bon vin from the Bonnies. Drink 2023-2045." - 95 Pts, Neal Martin, Vinous.com