Château Malartic-Lagravière 2020

The 2020 Malartic Lagravière, whose picking was completed on September 24, before the,,rains, has a bright, vivid nose of mineral-infused red fruit mixed with hints of blueberry and,,cassis. Very focused and precise, this is an aromatically sophisticated Pessac-Léognan. The palate is medium-bodied with graphite-tinged black fruit, hints of wild mint coming through, and lively and tensile toward the finish. This is one of the best vintages of Malartic Lagravière that I have encountered out of bottle. Ignore at your peril. Drinking window: 2025-2050. Score – 94-96. (Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2021)