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CH. MALARTIC-LAGRAVIERE, Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé, 2009
R. Parker: 93-95+*/100
Bettane & Desseauve: 18/20
Decanter ****: 18/20
Review by Robert Parker
Wine Advocate # 188 (Apr 2010)
Rating: (93-95+*)
Drink 2010 - 2040
Cost: $52-$87
"Progress has been ongoing at this vineyard, but proprietor Alexandre Bonnie has hit the proverbial home runs in 2009 with both his red and white wines. The best Malartic Lagraviere I have ever tasted, the 2009 is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Cropped at a low 32 hectoliters per hectare, with a modest (by the standards of this vintage) 13.5% alcohol, the wine-s opaque purple color is accompanied by an unctuous texture, extraordinary elegance, lots of licorice, graphite, blueberry, black raspberry, and cherry characteristics, full body, terrific purity and length, and good acidity. This 2009 should easily evolve for 25-30+ years. Bravo! (Tasted four times.)"
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