Château Malartic-Lagravière White 2023


White
2023

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

Varietal Blend
80% Sauvignon
20% Sémillon
 

Alcohol by volume
NC

Quantity produced
NC

Size of the vineyard 
7 ha

Average age of vines
28 years old

Grape varieties
78% Sauvignon
22% Sémillon 

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)
49,48 hls/ha

Vinification
Inerted slow pressing, fermentation in oak barrels
Maturing / Ageing : In process

Owner's words
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.  Mild temperatures until the third week of August were ideal for the white grapes. Harvested between 28 August and 8 September. The Malartic 2023 are already proving to be splendid, with beautiful substance, freshness and elegance. In white, they are very pure, precise and chiselled. They develop a beautiful structure and a good-sized palate with remarkable aromatic expression.