Chateau Malartic Lagraviere: "Schöner geht schwer", so kann man dieses Chateau wohl ohne Probleme betiteln. Was Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie, ein belgischer Geschäftsmann, seit 1997 aus Chateau Malartic Lagraviere gemacht hat, verdient allerhöchste Anerkennung. Im Weingeschäft war Bonnie zuvor nicht tätig gewesen, aber er klotzte, er kleckerte nicht. Rund 20 Millionen Dollar steckte er damals in die Renovierung von Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, das er von Laurent Perrier kaufte. Der neue Keller von Malartic Lagraviere war damals revolutionär, denn er war einer der ersten, in denen der Wein ausschließlich mit Schwerkraft bewegt wurde. Auf 53 Hektar wachsen die Reben für den Rotwein und zwar 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc und 2% Petit Verdot. Dank der önologischen Beratung von Michel Rolland gelangen hier absolute Traumqualitäten in die Flasche, die man als arrivierter Bordeauxtrinker getrunken haben muss. Die Weine reifen ein Jahr lang in Barriques, 50% bis 70% von ihnen sind neu.
92-94+ THE WINEADVOCATE: "Composed of 76.1% Sauvignon Blanc and 23.9% Semillon, the 2019 Blanc was harvested from the 4th of September to the 16th of September. It is aging on the lees in French oak barrels, 55% new, for an anticipated 12-14 months. It comes skipping out of the glass with vivacious, cheery scents of white grapefruit, lime leaves and orange blossoms with wafts of white peaches, coriander seed and beeswax. Medium to full-bodied, I LOVE the intensity and texture on the palate, with an electric line of freshness and loads of citrus and mineral layers paving the finish."
94 FALSTAFF: "Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe. Floral unterlegte feine weiße Tropenfrucht, zart nach Litschi, Pfirsich, ein Hauch von Grapefruit, attraktives Bukett. Saftig, elegant, feine Fruchtsüße, ein Hauch von Mango, integrierter Säurebogen, zarte Mineralität im Abgang, harmonisch, bereits zugänglich, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial."
95-97 WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This is a luscious wine, following in the tradition of impressive white wines from this estate. There is an inspired fruitiness and balance between citrus and quince flavors, with just a hint of spice from the wood aging. Expect some fine aging."
94 DECANTER: "Crisp and bright Sauvignon character but with added depth, flesh and mouthfeel that comes across in a lovely expansion through the mid palate, and slate walls to drag things down to a snail´s pace through the finish. Accomplished and classy with savoury stone fruits and rosemary edging."
96-97 JAMES SUCKLING: "Really intense and powerful with great density and energy, showing sliced limes, green apples, stone and minerals. It’s full-bodied and very long. Extremely minerally with precision and brightness. Clear and transparent. Wow."
91-93 ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 2019 Malartic Lagravière Blanc was picked from 4 September to 16 September at 47hl/ha and is matured on the lees in 55% new oak. This has a composed bouquet with light tropical notes of pineapple and passion fruit that soon give way to more malic, green apple and gooseberry scents. It is well defined and intense on the palate with a tangy saline entry. Certainly there is very good depth and tension. A welcome touch of bitter lemon imparts tension on the finish. Very fine." - Neal Martin
91-93 ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 2019 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc is super-elegant and refined. Sweet perfumed citrus, mint, sage and floral overtones open up first, followed by light tropical inflections that recall the warmth of summer. Creamy and beautifully textured in the glass, the Blanc has so much to offer. There is more than enough brightness to balance the natural radiance of the year, with a good bit of power in reserve as well."
95 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "The honeysuckle, just-squeezed lemons, green apple and pears on the nose are just perfect. On the palate, the juicy, ripe, creamy, fresh citrus fruits, with their sweetness keep on going, due to all that racy acidity. This should age quite well."
91-93 JEB DUNNUCK: "Bright pineapple, honeyed peach, and floral notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc. This nicely textured, medium-bodied white has integrated acidity, good length, and is going to drink nicely right out of the gate."
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