2024, Château Malartic-Lagraviéres Rouge, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, Grand Cru Classé

Jean-Jacques Bonnie owner with his sister Véronique.

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot.

A château that has been riding a wave of success in recent years, producing excellent consistency, and here they deliver a concentrated shot of pureed damson fruit, a lovely addition in a vintage where things tend to be on the slim side. Juicy, textured, freshly cut herbs and gun-smoke layered through black fruits.  One of the successes of the year. 91 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.

The 2024 Malartic-Lagravière is packed with dark cherry, cedar, new leather, rose petal, incense and mocha. Deep and voluptuous, with good complexity, the Malartic-Lagravière is terrific for the year. There are some rough edges, but élevage should take care of that. Tasted twice. 2034-2054.
90-93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.