Château Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) 2018 (750ml) Judean Hills

Château Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) 2018 (750ml) Judean HillsDomaine de Lagravire, recognized since time immemorial for its excellent terroir, was purchased at the end of the eighteenth century by the family of Count Hippolyte de Maurs de Malartic. Serving the armies of the Kings of France, this Admiral fought against the English on the many seas of the world, showing special bravery in 1756 during the battle of Quebec. The estate was then bought in 1850 by Madame Arnaud Ricard, who added the name Malartic to

showcasing the magic of blending and its infinite possibilities in winemaking

The whole grape is subjected to alcoholic fermentation

This shift gives more prominence to the wine’s primary fruit and general brightness

Greg Melanson’s vineyard on Pritchard Hill is very steep

a little over the Pauillac average

Pairings: first courses with meat sauces

the wine finishes natural fermentation in autoclave to achieve a perfect spritz when bottled under pressure

The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely tuned tannins and a plush mouthfeel

A kind sweet entry

concluding with a long

this estate with more than one hundred hectares of vines produces wine that is recognized for the consistent quality of its vintages

Good complexity