Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Beychevelle buttery texture and round tannins

buttery texture and round tannins that mesh with the polyalcohols

Shows strength and

it reveals a deep plum/purple color as well as a stunningly flamboyant bouquet of smoked herbs

with plenty of fruit and bright acidity

very enjoyable fruit extraction that manages to be intense but not overdone

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Beychevelle buttery texture and round tanninsI 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