Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2022 Pernot-Belicard So much sweet-tobacco and currant

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

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

limestone and rust to boot

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

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2022 Pernot-Belicard So much sweet-tobacco and currantA 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.