Malartic Lagraviere Blanc 2022 (750ML)

97-98 JS / 94-97 JD / 94 DE / 94 JA / 92-94 WI / 91-93 VM

Very sophisticated and structured yet weightless and agile, with a finesse, precision and length that is so wonderful. So precise and complex with vivid acidity and length. Such clarity. Really excited about this one. - James Suckling

Up with the crème de la crème, the 2022 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc is based on 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Sémillon, all of which is still aging in 50% new French oak. It has an incredible bouquet of honeyed citrus, grapefruit, and flowers to go with medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It’s concentrated, has a great texture, nicely integrated acidity, and a brilliant finish. Yields here were a miniscule 18 hectoliters per hectare, and the Grand Vin is a selection of only 44% of the total production. - Jeb Dunnuck

Herbal and aromatic on the nose, expressive and engaging. Full, round and energetic, a lovely frame and texture to this, lovely licks of lemon, grapefruit, pear, apricot, some bitter lemon rind giving accents and a gorgeous persistence, not so vibrant, but there's underlying acidity that keeps the lift and it's so well controlled and confident. Really feels very precise and delineated, polished and structured, still with some spice giving some tension but this is really lovely. Complete and characterful. A yield of 18hl/ha. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

Pale gold, excellent grip, white pear and citrus, luscious lemon and green apple, this is a good walking the line between full exotic fruits and fleshier green apple and sage. Great stuff from this excellent property. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

The 2022 Malartic Lagraviere Blanc needs a little swirling to unlock notes of Golden Delicious apples, white peaches, and fresh straw, leading to hints of coriander seed and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate coats the mouth with expressive apple and pear flavors, framed by seamless freshness, finishing long and spicy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent

The 2022 MalarticLagravière Blanc was cropped at 18hL/ha between 24 August and 1 September, aged in 50% new oak. Pressed dried flowers on the nose, scents of dandelion and yellow plum, a touch of fennel coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with a pithy opening, nutty and smoky in style, good depth with that nutty finish offering noticeable salinity. Very fine. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media