2008 Château Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc
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The 2008 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sémillon, has a lovely bouquet that expresses the joys of Sémillon: dried honey, honeysuckle; dandelions and melted wax billowing from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fresh, vibrant entry. There is a compelling saline note threaded to this wine, a dash of spice (ginger and curry leaf) that leads to a persistent finish. This is an excellent white Pessac-Léognan. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière.
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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A stunning blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon, this medium-bodied wine offers up hints of citrus oil, orange zest and honeyed grapefruit. It should drink well for a decade.
A stunning blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon, this medium-bodied wine offers up hints of citrus oil, orange zest and honeyed grapefruit. It should drink well for a decade. May 2011, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
One of few estates classified for both red and white wine production, Malartic-Lagravière was renovated entirely after the Bonnie family purchased it in 1996. They also expanded the property to its current 53 hectares.