Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan 2015 STORAGE the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico

the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico expresses so many of the attributes that make the wines from this vintage and site so intriguing

Nevertheless from today’s point of view it’s a very traditional wine and very near to the gran selezione parameters

This is Cornas at its finest

Slow wave of pepper - a long and warm finish

This bottle is rocking

Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, Pessac-Leognan 2015 STORAGE the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico96 Decanter Displaying the more highly charged, well ripened character that you would expect from a 2015, this is rich and silky, showing incredible texture. It combines plump black fruits with the most gorgeous liquorice and dark chocolate in a coiled, restrained sexiness. It's totally moreish without being over the top, with a lovely lift of acidity although it was a hot vintage, there were cool nights. A brilliant effort. 5% Cabernet Franc