94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Big, ripe and juicy, this wears its rich black fruits right up front. A strong and firmly tannic structure serves as a background to the fruit. The wine is rich, complex and full of potential. Spice, ginger and nutmeg come through at the end along with the fruit. Drink from 2022. (05/1/15)."
93 points James Suckling: "A gorgeous white with white truffles, sliced apples and hints of fennel character. Full body, bright acidity and a clean and chalky, stony finish. Excellent. (02/17/15)."
92 points Decanter: "The lightest hint of tobacco suggests this is moving into the next phase after seven years in bottle. Open and welcoming, it starts well with lovely black fruits through the attack, just receding a little on the finish. It's very well made, with balance, poise and a gourmet twist: the signature that the Malartic team has refined over the past decade. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Drink 2020-2036. (12/3/18)."
92 points Wine Spectator: "Solid, with dense layers of fig sauce, plum cake and blackberry confiture, laced with graphite and warm tar details. The long finish ripples with spice hints and black fruit, leaving a mouthwatering feel despite the heft. Best from 2017 through 2022. 8,330 cases made. (03/31/15)." 91 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2012 Malartic Lagravière has an open-knit bouquet, quite "airy" in style, with more blue fruit than its peers, perhaps more floral and almost Margaux-like. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening, fine acidity, taut and fresh with an attractive bitter edge towards the finish. Drink now, but it should keep for another decade, possibly more. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. Drink 2022-2034. (02/22)."
Product SKU | 349834 |
Producer | Malartic-Lagravière |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
SubRegion | Left Bank |
Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
Vintage | 2012 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
ABV | 13.5% |
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