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Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan 2015

Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends from Pessac-Léognan, Left Bank, Bordeaux, France
AG 96
DE 96
JS 96
WE 96
V 94
F 93
14.0% ABV
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96+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Malartic Lagravière is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich, voluptuous and dramatic, it captures all of the natural intensity of the year. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, licorice and French oak build into a crescendo of stunning aromas, flavors and textures. This is in an especially dark, sumptuous style, but it all works beautifully. The 2015 was positively thrilling each of the three times I tasted it. Drink: 2023-2035. (Feb 2018)"

96 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "Displaying the more highly-charged, well ripened character that you would expect from a 2015, this is rich and silky, showing incredible texture. It combines plump black fruits with the most gorgeous liquorice and dark chocolate in a coiled, restrained sexiness. It's totally moreish without being over the top, with a lovely lift of acidity - although it was a hot vintage, there were cool nights. A brilliant effort. 5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window: 2025-2040. (Dec 2018)"

96 points James Suckling: "Deeper wine from the get-go with dark violets, mocha, cassis and blackberries. The palate has suave, smooth and sturdy tannins and terrific length. Very polished and seamless with flavors of fresh black cherries, blackcurrants and blue plums. Best from 2022. (1/22/18)"

96 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "Full of black-currant flavor, this firm wine has structure and a rich texture. Its bolstering tannins and vibrant acidity mark out an age-worthy selection. Spice tones and a dry core set the stage for a slow development into an even more complex and fulfilling wine. Drink from 2025. Alcohol 14.5%. (Apr 2018)"

94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2015 Malartic-Lagravière is bolder than its peers on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, iodine and light cedar aromas, quite upfront but nicely defined, pencil lead scents emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, and well balanced. Pencil lead again, and infused black fruit toward the finish. It is not what you might describe as an "exciting" wine, but it is well crafted and it will reward bottle age. One for the patient among you. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. (Jul 2019)"

93 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Deep ruby with purple reflections and subtle rim brightening. Fresh cherry, delicate nougat, fine herbal savouriness, some cassis and candied orange zest. Juicy and elegant, mineral, freshly structured, with fine nougat, pronounced in fruit on the finish, lingers, has future certain ageing potential. (3/14/19)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "A slightly high-pitched style, with a mix of red currant and raspberry fruit laced with rooibos tea and blood orange notes. A good snap of licorice adds weight on the finish, showing a flash of tar. Has sneaky depth and should evolve well in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2028. (3/31/18)"

92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 80% of which were new and 20% one-year-old, the 2015 Malartic Lagraviere is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has notes of crushed black currants, fresh black berries and black raspberries with hints of tar, dried herbs and garrigue. The palate is medium-bodied, energetic and refreshing in the mouth with firm, grainy tannins and an uplifting finish. Drink: 2019-2033. (Feb 2018)"
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96+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Malartic Lagravière is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich, voluptuous and dramatic, it captures all of the natural intensity of the year. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, licorice and French oak build into a crescendo of stunning aromas, flavors and textures. This is in an especially dark, sumptuous style, but it all works beautifully. The 2015 was positively thrilling each of the three times I tasted it. Drink: 2023-2035. (Feb 2018)"

96 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "Displaying the more highly-charged, well ripened character that you would expect from a 2015, this is rich and silky, showing incredible texture. It combines plump black fruits with the most gorgeous liquorice and dark chocolate in a coiled, restrained sexiness. It's totally moreish without being over the top, with a lovely lift of acidity - although it was a hot vintage, there were cool nights. A brilliant effort. 5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window: 2025-2040. (Dec 2018)"

96 points James Suckling: "Deeper wine from the get-go with dark violets, mocha, cassis and blackberries. The palate has suave, smooth and sturdy tannins and terrific length. Very polished and seamless with flavors of fresh black cherries, blackcurrants and blue plums. Best from 2022. (1/22/18)"

96 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "Full of black-currant flavor, this firm wine has structure and a rich texture. Its bolstering tannins and vibrant acidity mark out an age-worthy selection. Spice tones and a dry core set the stage for a slow development into an even more complex and fulfilling wine. Drink from 2025. Alcohol 14.5%. (Apr 2018)"

94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2015 Malartic-Lagravière is bolder than its peers on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, iodine and light cedar aromas, quite upfront but nicely defined, pencil lead scents emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, and well balanced. Pencil lead again, and infused black fruit toward the finish. It is not what you might describe as an "exciting" wine, but it is well crafted and it will reward bottle age. One for the patient among you. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. (Jul 2019)"

93 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Deep ruby with purple reflections and subtle rim brightening. Fresh cherry, delicate nougat, fine herbal savouriness, some cassis and candied orange zest. Juicy and elegant, mineral, freshly structured, with fine nougat, pronounced in fruit on the finish, lingers, has future certain ageing potential. (3/14/19)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "A slightly high-pitched style, with a mix of red currant and raspberry fruit laced with rooibos tea and blood orange notes. A good snap of licorice adds weight on the finish, showing a flash of tar. Has sneaky depth and should evolve well in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2028. (3/31/18)"

92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 80% of which were new and 20% one-year-old, the 2015 Malartic Lagraviere is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has notes of crushed black currants, fresh black berries and black raspberries with hints of tar, dried herbs and garrigue. The palate is medium-bodied, energetic and refreshing in the mouth with firm, grainy tannins and an uplifting finish. Drink: 2019-2033. (Feb 2018)"
Product SKU 346316
Producer Malartic-Lagravière
Country France
Region Bordeaux
SubRegion Left Bank
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Varietal Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends
Vintage 2015
Size 750ml
Color Red
Blend 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot
ABV 14.0%
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