Chateau Malartic Lagraviere rouge 2014

- Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2014 Malartic-Lagraviere had quite a high-toned, upfront bouquet with kirsch, crushed strawberry, iodine and iris scents that do not hold back. The palate is rounded on the entry with supple tannin, possesses slightly lower acidity than its peers yet remains balanced. There is impressive depth to this Malartic-Lagravière with a subtle white pepper/sage note towards the finish. Though it will be overshadowed by the 2015, this is a well-crafted Pessac-Léognan with the chutzpah that it showed in barrel."

- 95 Punkte und "Cellar Selection" WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Tight tannins mask the ripe fruit in a wine that is set for long-term aging, so there is a dry core that dominates at the moment. But not for long: the bold black fruits are insistent and are going to be delicious. This is a structured wine that will be ready in 2026."

- WINESPECTATOR: "Very solid, with a core of dark plum, blackberry and fig preserve notes held in check by tarry grip. Ample singed apple wood and cocoa elements form the frame. Give this time to meld fully. Best from 2019 through 2026. 9,167 cases made."

- 94+ Punkte VINOUS Antonio Galloni: "The 2014 Malartic-Lagravière is a gorgeous wine, but it is also flamboyant and exotic, especially in its flavor profile. Super-ripe red cherry and plum make a strong first impression. Sweet floral and spice notes, along with ripe, silky tannins, add to the wine's sensuality. A rich, powerful wine with soft contours and striking depth, the 2014 is a real beauty. It will be even more compelling once the new oak tannins soften a bit further. The blend is 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc and 3 % Petit Verdot. Tasted two times."

- 17+ Punkte JANCIS ROBINSON: "Perhaps unsurprisingly for a producer who also make reds in Argentina, there's a New World sensibility here, with opulent oak and rich, jammy fruit. Is the fruit overcooked slightly? On the palate, it is convincing and full of flavour, albeit with a definite richness which disguises the strength of the tannic structure. Tasty."

- RENE GABRIEL: "Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Dichtes, eng gegliedertes Bouquet, Himbeerenstauden, Wildkirschen, etwas Mokka und Tabak. Während viele der Konkurrenten eher kühl und reserviert wirken, ist hier das Nasenbild spontan ansprechend. Fein stoffiger Gaumen, wirkt dabei im Extrakt etwas dropsig (Redcurrant), die Tannine, sind - mit der Säure verbunden - leicht aufrauend und noch mehlig. Die Anlagen sind hier aber mehr als gut. Auf Niveau seines eigenen 1999ers. Und der macht heute einen Riesenspass."

- 94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "So perfumed with a freshness and beauty that is amazing. Blackberries, black cherries and violets. Full-bodied yet so polished and velvety. Gorgeous finish. A beauty. Best ever in bottle from here? Drink in 2020."

- 17,5 Punkte VINUM: "Dass Malartic über ausgezeichnete Böden verfügt, ist ein offenes Geheimnis. Heute werden diese ideal interpretiert: verbindet genau dosierte Fülle mit ungemeiner Frische und Rasse, die Tannine haben Schliff, der Holzeinsatz ist unmerkbar: herrlicher Wein- abgefüllt 18 Punkte wert!"