Malartic Lagraviere Vintage:2008 don’t think about touching bottles

don’t think about touching bottles until at least 2020

gentle grip with a persistent tarry finish that suggests that it needs more bottle age

(92-94)/2025+

most notably with his blind comparisons with First Growth to demonstrate that Sena stands shoulder to shoulder with Old World icons

brooding and focused flavors that explode on the hugely long and deep finish

Malartic Lagraviere Vintage:2008 don’t think about touching bottlesThe 2009 Malartic Lagravire comprises a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010, rounded and sensual with black cherries, melted tar and crushed violet scents. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, the acidity a little lower than the 2010 and the tannins softer. There is enormous depth to this voluminous Malartic Lagravire, gentle grip with a persistent tarry