2001 Château Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2001
Château Malartic-Lagravière (Pessac-Léognan)
Medium/full bodied, fully mature with round textures, soft tannins and showing its licorice, tobacco, smoky, black cherry, espresso and plum characteristics quite easily. This is ready for prime time drinking. It should remain at his stage for at least a decade. 3,077 Views Tasted Nov 17, 2017 |
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.