Château Malartic-Lagravière, La Réserve de Malartic Pessac-Léognan rouge 2019

‘This has tile, stone and dusty-soil character to the dark fruit and plums. It’s full-bodied and extremely refined with beautiful tannins and fruit. Currants and light chocolate at the end. Second wine.’
93–94/100 James Suckling, jamessuckling.com May 2020

‘A lovely 2nd wine, soft grilled caramel around the edges of plump black fruits, well judged extraction and great freshness through the palate. No need to wait to enjoy this as the tannins are so carefully integrated, but it still has impact and elegance, and a real reminder of the first wine. Drinking Window 2023 – 2038.’
92/100 Jane Anson, Decanter June 2020

‘Full of bramble fruit, fresh and expressive on the nose, smells rich and ripe with the softest hint of perfume. Unfussy, fruit to the fore, with a brightness to the blackcurrant and red cherry fruit. A subtle creaminess, too, which lends definition and texture. Good acidity with freshness and life. Some dryness to the tannins at the end. Drinking Window 2023 - 2036.’
91/100 Georgie Hindle, decanter.com January 2022