Comte de Malartic rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2021

Jamessuckling.com

89-90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

A fresh and easy second wine with lots of bright acidity and a light and fine tannin backbone. 80% merlot, 17% cabernet sauvignon and 3% petit verdot.

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Fresh, bright clean, spicy, savory, red pit fruits show a nice sweetness and lift on the nose and palate. This will be ready to drink on release and over the near term. Le Comte de Malartic is the new name for the second wine of Malartic Lagraviere. Drink from 2023-2029. 87-89

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

88 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Le Comte de Malartic has a bright redcurrant and cranberry-scented bouquet, the 30% new oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, quite sharp acidity, fresh and crisp with crunchy dark berry fruit on the finish.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

Notions of cherries, sweet berries and spices introduce the 2021 Le Comte de Malartic, a medium-bodied, supple and charming wine that's pretty and expressive. This will drink well young.