Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2022 Pernot-Belicard The acid blends in perfectly

The acid blends in perfectly and gives the fruity notes of pear and grape a firm structure

The aromas are particularly open and impressive

herbaceous and minerally-complex Verdejo with excellent aging capacity and a perennial hallmark wine for the region

So much sweet-tobacco and currant character with some earth on the nose

limestone and rust to boot

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2022 Pernot-Belicard The acid blends in perfectlyA Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Malartic Lagraviere's 2022 rouge is surprisingly fresh for the hot vintage, with depth, balance and complexity over cassis, graphite and dark spice. James Suckling 97 points.