2008 - Chateau Malartic Lagraviere

"Another brilliant effort from an estate that has done superb work over the last 10-15 years, the 2008 reveals sweet, exuberant notes of lead pencil shavings, smoked herbs, sweet earth, and copious quantities of black currant and blackberry fruit. Dense and full-bodied with a richness and texture that are stunningly opulent, with no hard edges, there is plenty of tannin, but they are sweet and unaggressive. Good acidity provides freshness, precision, and definition to the wine’s component parts." Reviewed by Robert Parker. -The Wine Advocate, 91-94 pts.
"Pretty aromas of chocolate and blackberry, with hints of black licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. This has all the potential to be outstanding." -Wine Spectator, 88-91 pts.