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  • Country ranking ?

    732
  • Producer ranking ?

    3
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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The Story

Every vintage presents a new challenge to create high quality wines that will improve with age.

After blending, the wine is left to age in a 1200-barrel capacity air-conditioned cellar with controlled humidity levels. 25 to 35% of the barrels are replaced every year with new ones from the best coopers.

A smaller 200-barrel capacity cellar is reserved for the white wines.

The tasting room is located between the two cellars and it is he...

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Vintage 2019

BORDEAUX VINTAGE 2019

When I visited Bordeaux in early March, Corona was a threat on the horizon and France was more concerned about an air traffic control strike. However, I was traveling to Bordeaux and had the chance to get a first taste of the 2019 vintage. I was looking forward to the en primeur tastings which were scheduled for March 26, 2020 but the tastings were canceled mid-March . I immediately contacted the different associations...

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Ruby. Blackberries, vanilla, blueberries, cassis and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, juicy with texture, some alcohol warmth, long finish. 93

  • 93p

Malartic Lagraviere – 56% Merlot + 39% Cabernet Sauvignon + 3% Cabernet Franc + 2% Petit Verdot. Very intense and deep on the nose with concentrated blackcurrants, cherries and a scent of violets. On the palate, there is excellent complexity, acidity and structure, creamy berries and grained tannin. Very complete effort, refined and with a sophisticated touch. Excellent. 95+p.

  • 95p

Dark purple red with violet hue and black core. Expressive nose with distinct spiciness, liquorice and gingerbread spices, backed by juicy fruit reminscent of blackberries and blackcurrants, in the background hints of graphite and cold smoke. On the palate complex and rich with intense fruit, hints of graphite and mild spices, ripe tannins and fine acidity, multi-layered fruit in the finish, excellent length and body.

  • 96p
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Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux
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