Château Malartic-Lagravière Red 2023


Red
2023

PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
JEAN-JACQUES BONNIE AND VERONIQUE BONNIE

Varietal Blend
53 % Cabernet Sauvignon
42 % Merlot
4 % Petit Verdot
1 % Cabernet Franc 

Alcohol by volume
13°

Quantity produced
NC

Size of the vineyard 
66 ha

Average age of vines

Grape varieties
55 % Merlot
42 % Cabernet Sauvignon
2 % Petit Verdot
1 % Cabernet Franc

Soil type
Quartenary Günzian well-drained gravels and clay gravels on shelly limestone and clay subsoil

Vineyard skills
Agroecology, plant cover, eco-pasture, minimal ploughing, with horses.

Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
38,95 hls/ha

Vinification
Double cap, thermoregulated stainless steel and oak vats
In process

Commentaire de dégustation
The 2023 vintage was generous, with excellent quality for both the white and red wines. A very positive point for the estate, even if it required a great deal of attention and precision in the vineyard. The threat of disease over the summer was high but successfully managed.  Ultimately, it was the return of real oceanic weather, with alternating heat and rain, which led to a very complete growth cycle with uniform, fully ripened grapes.  The Merlot, harvested from 12 September, revealed real substance and freshness. The Indian summer that began at the end of September provided ideal conditions for optimal ripeness of our Cabernets, which we finished harvesting on 6 October.   The Malartic 2023s are already proving to be splendid, with beautiful substance, freshness and elegance. The reds offer remarkable balance, with an unctuous tannic touch. The palate is very velvety, with great tannic finesse and density, which should make this vintage a new classic.