2021 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc

The 2021 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc is bright, airy and effusive, as it always is. Lemon peel, mint, white pepper and crushed rocks add to an impression of ethereal lift. Bracing saline notes round it out in style. The focus is on freshness, but the 2021 is also a bit austere.

- Antonio Galloni (12/2023)

The fine haze of oak spices is spot-on now with a mineral verve and lots of green stone fruit to the nose. This is broad and full-bodied on the palate with refreshing acidity and a fine bite of tannins that lends additional structure and seriousness to this white. Better from 2024.

- Zekun Shuai (07/2024)

A blend of 89% Sauvignon Blanc and 11% Sémillon, the 2021 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc plays in the vibrant, racy style of the vintage, yet I love its overall purity, preciseness, and vibrancy. Ripe lemon and lime fruits, mint, and sappy herbs all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, and has a crisp, clean finish that will allow it to be incredibly versatile on the dinner table. (04/2024)

The 2021 Malartic Lagraviere Blanc leaps from the glass with notes of freshly squeezed lemons, lime leaves, and lime cordial, followed by hints of struck flint and grapefruit oil. Medium-bodied, the palate is nicely poised, with soft acidity and a whispery finish. (04/2023)

Quite plump, with a good, juicy edge to its mix of apricot, mirabelle plum and yellow apple notes. There's light hints of salted butter and bitter almond on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2026. 620 cases made.

- J.M.

The 2021 Malartic Lagravière Blanc shows promise, bursting with aromas of lime zest, fresh mint, grapefruit and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and nicely concentrated, it's a taut, intensely flavored wine that concludes with a long, saline finish.

- William Kelley (04/2022)