Wine Advisor
Le Comte de Malartic, Blanc 2019
Description
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2019 Le Comte de Malartic (hitherto La Réserve de Malartic Blanc) offers Granny Smith apples, lime and petrichor scents on the nose, neutral at first but gaining more personality with aeration. The palate is well balanced and fresh, with a fine bead of acidity and a touch of pineapple toward the finish. Taut and linear, this will drink well for the next decade.
About the Producer
The Domaine de Lagravière, has always been recognized for the quality of its terroir. It was purchased at the end of the 18th century by the Count Hippolyte de Maurès de Malartic, who came from a very old Armagnac noble family. The estate, renamed Malartic-Lagravière, remained in this family for 140 years, handed down and managed by women. The estate was reorganized and a few small plots were added, giving it the form it would have until the 1950s. Véronique and Jean-Jacques Bonnie, now co-owners of the family’s vineyards, have two main priorities. Adapting their vineyards to the current climatic, environmental and social challenges and transforming this magical place into a living space, open to visitors, offering a digital and in situ experience that is truly unforgettable.