Château Malartic-Lagravière – Pessac-Léognan – Red – 2019:

 

Château Malartic-Lagravière is a distinguished Grand Cru Classé de Graves, one of only six estates classified for both red and white wines. Situated in Pessac-Léognan, the property has been meticulously managed by the Bonnie family since 1997, focusing on agro-ecology and gravity-flow winemaking to achieve wines of profound depth and classic elegance.

Tasting Notes

The wine presents with a deep ruby-garnet hue. The nose offers a complex blend of concentrated cassis, mulberry, and licorice, beautifully interwoven with secondary notes of fine tobacco, pencil lead, and a subtle smoky minerality typical of the Graves gravels. The mouthfeel is structured, yet the tannins are polished and velvety, leading to a persistent, refined finish. This is a classic Bordeaux with immense cellaring capacity.

Serving Suggestions

• Serving Temperature: 17-18°C.
• Decanting: Decant for two hours to allow the complex aromatics to fully express themselves.
• Food Match: Excellent with rich, savoury roasts and game dishes.

A superb example of Pessac-Léognan, offering both immediate pleasure and long-term investment value.

Pessac-Léognan 2019
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