SF | A rich deep purple hue, with aromatics of black tea, boysenberry and fig; tightly structured, a little reserved; ( a hint of brett? Surley not). It is a struggle to identify the essence of the appellation in this vintage; sometimes the ripeness flatters to deceive, sometimes there is a latent leanness, which challenges preconceptions and undermines the integrity of identity. Tricky, because the wine is not without merit , for sure... 91
AJ | Deep, dark black-red. Fresh, sweet, graceful: all the Pessac-Leognan charm but with more cleanly defined fruits than some. White pepper and ylang-ylang behind: lovely aromatic composition here. The ripeness has been sought here and there are rewards for that in terms of charm and articulacy. Yes: ditto on the palate. The freshness less challenging and better balanced than for some of its peers: there's a sweet wealth here which permits articulacy and allusion. Quiet but hard-working tannins build the textural wealth. Sound, complete, detailed and satisfying: an outstanding Malartic, and a great PL buy in this vintageDrink Dates: 2027 - 2037.