Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 27 Sep 22
The 1962 Malartic Lagravière is dry and a little mealy on the nose with light mulchy and fungal scents, bereft of counterbalancing fruit. This is not as clean as I would have liked. The palate is medium-bodied with dry, slightly ossified tannins and a hollow finish. This was never a great era for this Pessac-Léognan, and this 1962 attests to that. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2034
Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.