Very pretty and polished with blackberry, blueberry and ink character, as well as a hint of hazelnut. It’s medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins to the fruit. Fine and flavorful finish.

The 2023 Malartic Lagravière is a beautifully poised elegant wine. It is perhaps not as exuberant as many wines in this vintage and yet all the elements are very nicely balanced. I find the interplay of rich heady flavors aromatics and classicism to be intriguing. It will be interesting to see where this goes but I like the direction. Lifted floral top notes add to an impression of understated finesse.

The 2023 Malartic Lagravière, a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, exudes aromas of dark wild berries, violet, mulberries, spices and licorice, complemented with a delicate touch of oak. Medium to full-bodied, supple and elegant with bright acids and a delicate mid-palate, it’s refined and less structured than the 2022 vintage, making it a classic expression from this estate.

The 2023 Malartic Lagravière has a perfumed nose with blueberry/blackberry fruit and touches of iris flower and peony. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit quite firm in the mouth and in need of a little more nuance and detail on the finish. It doesn't quite match recent vintages missing the same energy and complexity.