Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Bordeaux Blend White giving way to the smooth

giving way to the smooth umami of sake rice

even poultry

but velvety in texture

this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Bordeaux Blend White giving way to the smoothI love the deep and complex nose, in which the cassis and mint of cabernet sauvignon are beautifully married to the more generous blackberry of ripe merlot and the vanilla and toasty notes from the oak are marvelously integrated. On the palate it creeps up on you slowly; the first impression is ripe yet delicate, then the fine grained tannins charge through and light up the sky. Very long finish. 96 Pts James Suckling