Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux 75cl, 13.5%

Description

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux 75cl, 13.5% is a classified red from Pessac-Léognan, and the 13.5% format matches the verified 2016 estate release. That vintage was made from 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, giving the wine a classic left bank shape with both depth and lift.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it combines concentration with freshness. The official 2016 technical material describes an exceptional vintage with refined tannins, complexity and plenty of energy, while tasting references point toward cassis, blackberry, mint, tobacco, spice and finely integrated oak. That gives the wine a more polished and complete identity than a routine Bordeaux red.

The estate itself adds further appeal. Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of the rare Bordeaux properties classified in both red and white, and its red vineyards sit on well-drained gravels and clay gravels over limestone and clay subsoil. That combination helps explain why the wine shows both power and elegance so clearly.

Why Choose Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux 75cl, 13.5%

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux 75cl, 13.5% stands out because it offers the pedigree of a Graves-classified estate together with a beautifully balanced Cabernet-led style. The verified 2016 release combines ripe cassis and blackberry fruit with mint, cedar-toned freshness and fine-grained tannins, while the élevage in French oak gives the wine extra polish without overpowering the fruit. It is a serious bottle with real ageing potential, but it already carries the elegance and harmony that make it especially attractive on a premium Bordeaux shelf.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Bordeaux drinkers who enjoy structured reds with cassis, blackberry, tobacco, mint and polished oak rather than softer, sweeter styles.

It is ideal for serving with roast lamb, beef, duck or richer mushroom dishes, where the wine’s freshness, tannins and dark fruit can show especially well. This is an inference based on the wine’s structure, blend and flavour profile.

It is also ideal for gifting or for adding a recognised Pessac-Léognan classified red to a serious wine collection. This is an inference based on the estate’s classification, strong vintage profile and long cellaring window.

Product Details

Product Name: Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux 75cl, 13.5%. The 13.5% format aligns with the verified 2016 release.

Category: Red Bordeaux wine.

Appellation: Pessac-Léognan A.O.C.

Classification: Classified Growth of Graves in red and white.

Estate: Château Malartic-Lagravière.

Country: France.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 13.5%.

Vintage Match: The 13.5% estate release reviewed is the 2016 vintage.

Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.

Total Estate Area: 73 hectares.

Area in Red: 66 hectares on the appellation profile, while the 2016 technical sheet lists 46 hectares in red for the château wine reference reviewed.

Soil: Well-drained gravels and clay gravels on shelly limestone and clay subsoil.

Average Vine Age: 31 years.

Harvest: Hand picking, with Merlot harvested from 29 September to 12 October 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon from 13 to 20 October, Cabernet Franc on 13 October and Petit Verdot on 12 October.

Vinification: Parcel-by-parcel vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel and oak vats.

Maturation: Traditional ageing on fine lees in French oak barrels, with 80% new oak for the verified 2016 release.

Bottle Count: The appellation profile lists average red production at 200,000 bottles, but no separate public outturn was identified for this exact 75cl 2016 bottling.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has strong collector appeal because it sits at the intersection of estate pedigree, vintage strength and classic left bank style. Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of the rare Bordeaux estates classified in both red and white, and the verified 2016 release is repeatedly described as a wine built for ageing, with balance, freshness and serious depth.

It is also attractive because the wine does not rely on power alone. The combination of cassis, blackberry, mint, tobacco, floral lift and fine oak gives it a more complete and refined personality, which is exactly what many buyers want from a serious Pessac-Léognan.