Malartic Pessac Leognan 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Malartic
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈50%), Merlot (≈48%), Cabernet Franc (≈2%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; James Suckling 95; Antonio Galloni/Vinous 93–95; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 92–94

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry) with floral lift, tobacco, graphite and gravelly minerality. Medium–full bodied with ripe, polished tannins, bright freshness and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef rendang, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with careful sorting; fermentations in stainless steel and oak vats with temperature control; aged ~16–22 months in French oak (c.65% new) before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Malartic-Lagravière, Bonnie family owners since 1996; a Cru Classé estate in Pessac-Léognan with ≈73 ha under vine; practices sustainable viticulture (HVE level 3).