1947 Malartic Lagraviere
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Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux, the 1947 Malartic-Lagraviere displayed impressive intensity on the nose, with juniper berries and even a hint of Christmas cake infusing the nose, evincing the warmth of that growing season, even after 70 years. The palate is medium-bodied, with tart red fruit on the entry and a little firmness toward the second half. With age, it has developed a slight fish oil note and perhaps there is more rusticity on the finish than some of the better 1947s, even at this age. It is a competent, rather than electrifying, Graves for the vintage, although well-kept bottles should still give pleasure. Tasted April 2017.
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
About the producer
One of few estates classified for both red and white wine production, Malartic-Lagravière was renovated entirely after the Bonnie family purchased it in 1996. They also expanded the property to its current 53 hectares.