La Reserve de Malartic

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.14 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout. The 2018 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: black currants, blackberries, raspberries, red rope licorice, leather ball glove, a touch of tobacco, a bit of bell pepper, rich organic earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with savory minerals. Quite a lovely, straight forward second-wine from Malartic-Lagravière. Drink now through 2033.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout. The 2018 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: black currants, blackberries, raspberries, red rope licorice, leather ball glove, a touch of tobacco, a bit of bell pepper, rich organic earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with savory minerals. Quite a lovely, straight forward second-wine from Malartic-Lagravière. Drink now through 2033.

Feb 21st, 2025
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2018 | Purple red colour, refined open smell with red fruit, some laurel, velvety taste | paired with tenderloin with mango fruit, Cantonese style. @Timothy Lynch it is. Now third day, so much aeration: splendid wine!

Vintage 2018 | Purple red colour, refined open smell with red fruit, some laurel, velvety taste | paired with tenderloin with mango fruit, Cantonese style. @Timothy Lynch it is. Now third day, so much aeration: splendid wine!

Apr 16th, 2023
Chris Massey

Chris had this 10 months ago

Chris had this 10 months ago

May 1st, 2024
Chris Massey

Chris had this 10 months ago

Chris had this 10 months ago

Apr 27th, 2024