Château Malartic-Lagravière
シャトー・マラルティック・ラグラヴィエール
Dual-classified Grand Cru Classé: exceptional red & white in Pessac-Léognan.
Château Malartic-Lagravière is a distinguished Grand Cru Classé estate in Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, uniquely classified for both its red and white wines in the 1953 Graves classification. Since the Bonnie family's acquisition in 1997, the estate has been revitalized with a pioneering gravity-flow winery and an agro-ecological philosophy. This approach emphasizes biodiversity and sustainable viticulture across its 73 hectares of gravelly terroir. The reds offer dense fruit and velvety textures, while the whites are celebrated for their aging potential and striking minerality.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for connoisseurs seeking classic Bordeaux wines with exceptional elegance, complexity, and significant aging potential, as well as those who appreciate sustainable agro-ecological viticulture. The reds pair beautifully with meat and game dishes; the whites shine alongside seafood, shellfish, and Japanese cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Château Malartic-Lagravière special in Bordeaux?
- It is one of only six estates classified as Grand Cru Classé for both red and white wines in the 1953 Graves classification, making it exceptionally rare in Bordeaux.
- Who owns Château Malartic-Lagravière?
- The estate has been owned by the Bonnie family since 1997, who invested heavily in modernizing the winery with a gravity-flow facility and advancing sustainable, agro-ecological viticulture.
- What is the winemaking philosophy at Château Malartic-Lagravière?
- The château employs an agro-ecological approach focusing on biodiversity, minimal intervention, gravity-flow winemaking, and early blending to authentically express its gravelly terroir.
- What grape varieties are grown at Château Malartic-Lagravière?
- For reds: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. For whites: Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
- How long can Château Malartic-Lagravière wines be aged?
- The red wines can age 15–30+ years, while the white wines have exceptional aging potential, often developing remarkable complexity after 10–20 years in bottle.