2013 Château Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Ready to drink, with a translucent, ruby hue, there are elements of licorice, fresh herbs, cherry, coffee bean and earth in the perfume. Medium bodied, with very little tannin, the short finish shows freshness to the sweet, cherry fruit, with a touch of dusty, herbs in the end note. This is not a wine to age, I'd drink it over the next 5 years or so.

Ready to drink, with a translucent, ruby hue, there are elements of licorice, fresh herbs, cherry, coffee bean and earth in the perfume. Medium bodied, with very little tannin, the short finish shows freshness to the sweet, cherry fruit, with a touch of dusty, herbs in the end note. This is not a wine to age, I'd drink it over the next 5 years or so.

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Successful for the vintage, due to low yields and selection, this blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot opens with a nose built of espresso, thyme, dark cherry and earthy, smoky aromatics. Medium bodied, with round tannins, the wine ends with oak tinged, cherries and plums.

Successful for the vintage, due to low yields and selection, this blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot opens with a nose built of espresso, thyme, dark cherry and earthy, smoky aromatics. Medium bodied, with round tannins, the wine ends with oak tinged, cherries and plums.

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Licorice, dark berries and softly textured fruit comprise this nose. The wine ends with a sweet, but dusty, cherry finish. From a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 89-91 Pts

Licorice, dark berries and softly textured fruit comprise this nose. The wine ends with a sweet, but dusty, cherry finish. From a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 89-91 Pts

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When to Drink Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere needs at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 8-30 years of age.

Serving Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The red wine of Chateau Malartic Lagraviere is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

The white wine, Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Blanc is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.

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