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Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol
Vignobles Lassagne
France - Bordeaux - Lalande de Pomerol

History tells us that the origin of the Chateau Maltus goes back to the Middle Ages, in the time of the crusades. The Order of Malta, well implanted on the land named Lalande de Pomerol, cultivated vines for the first time on the grounds of the Chateau Maltus.

Nicolas Lassagne acquired this parcel (2.5 ha; 6.17 acres) in 2015. The Lalande de Pomerol AOC is 1,100 hectares in size, producing more than 500,000 cases per year.

Beautiful sustained deep purple color. The bouquet is rich, generous, complex and reveals notes of black fruits. The iron-rich soil gives a fat and metallic taste, which many associates with truffles. The palate is round and powerful with some good integrated tannins. The finish is long and structured.

Specifications
Appellation
Lalande de Pomerol
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
Age of vines
Average 55 years
Soil type
Clay and gravel with iron oxide ("crasse de fer')
Vinification
Fermentation 45 to 50 days; stainless steel temperature-controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged 18 months in new French oak barrels with wood originating from the Limousin and Allier forests.
Pairings

Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol will be a perfect match for grilled pork chops, beef stew, spanish paella and any strong cheese.

Reviews and News

2020 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - WE

2020 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts

 "A ripe, spicy and black-fruited wine, this has some dense tannins as well as fine blackberry flavors. The wine's acidity is muted at this stage, masked by the wine's powerful Merlot fruit flavors. Drink the wine from 2025. - Roger VOSS."

 - Wine Enthusiast (December 2022), 90 pts

2019 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91-92 PTS - JS

2019 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91-92 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A juicy, ripe red with blackberry and chocolate character. Full body. Dense, layered finish."

- James Suckling, 91-92 PTS

2019 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91 PTS - WE

2019 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts

 "The history of this estate goes back to the Middle Ages and the Knights of Malta. This dense, black wine is solid with tannins and concentration. With its structure, it will age. Drink from 2024. - Roger VOSS"

 - Wine Enthusiast (February/March 2022), 91 pts

2019 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - DECANTER

2019 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - DECANTER

decanter logo 250"New estate with gravel and clay soils bought by Vignobles Lassagne with a good vine age average of 55 years. Malo and ageing in barrel, and this succeeds in achieving a supple, rich feel, just a little overly influenced by smoked oak notes. Good silky texture, and plenty of promise. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040." - Jane ANSON.

- Decanter (May 30th 2020), 90 PTS

2018 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 92 PTS - JS

2018 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 92 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A pretty red with currant, blackberry and some chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Ripe, polished tannins and a delicious finish. Very nicely done. Give it a year or two to come around. Try after 2023."

- James Suckling (March 5th 2021), 92 PTS

2018 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91 PTS - WE

2018 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts

"Sixty-year-old vines and a blend with 70% Merlot have produced this richly dense wine. The structure and the fruit are well integrated giving a wine that is smooth, ripe with blackberry fruits and touches of wood-aging flavors. The wine will age, so wait to drink until 2023. - Roger VOSS"

- Wine Enthusiast (February/March 2021 double issue), 91 pts

2017 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91 PTS & Cellar Selection - WE

2017 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 91 PTS & Cellar Selection - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts"Fermented in new barrels, this wine is richly structured and full of dense fruit. Vivid blackberry flavors give the wine a strong line in fruitiness, acidity and tannins. The wine deserves to be aged. Drink from 2022. - Roger VOSS"

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (February 2020), 91 pts & Cellar Selection

2016 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - WE

2016 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts"This structured wine is dense and packed with ripe, jammy Merlot. The richness of the wine is balanced by acidity and emphasized by the dark chocolate and full aftertaste. Drink the wine from 2022. - Roger Voss"

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (May 2019), 90 pts

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2016 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - JD

2016 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"A blend of 80/20 Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Chateau Maltus spent 18 months in French oak before bottling. This deep ruby/purple-colored Lalande-de-Pomerol boasts outstanding notes of chocolate covered cherries, blackcurrants, dried earth, and licorice. With medium body, a rounded, mouthfilling texture, and supple tannins, it’s an incredibly charming, delicious 2016 to drink over the coming 8-10 years."

- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 90 pts

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2015 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - GOLD MEDAL - Concours International de Lyon

2015 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - GOLD MEDAL - Concours International de Lyon

concours de lyon gold medal 2016GOLD MEDAL

- Concours International de Lyon 2016

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2015 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - GOLD MEDAL - Concours de Bordeaux

2015 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - GOLD MEDAL - Concours de Bordeaux

concours de bordeaux gold medal 2016GOLD MEDAL

- Concours de Bordeaux 2016

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2015 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - WE

2015 Chateau Maltus Lalande de Pomerol - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts"The 30% Cabernet Franc in the blend makes all the difference to this rich perfumed wine. It has tannins and plenty of spicy flavors from wood fermentation and aging. The secret, though, is that it also has rich layered blackberries and the acidity to give the wine a lift. Drink from 2020. - Roger Voss"

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (September 2017), 90 PTS

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Producer Information: Vignobles Lassagne

Vignobles Lassagne is owned by Nicolas Lassagne and his wife Sabrina. It encompasses three properties, beginning with Chateau des Arnauds, which was founded 1952 by Paul Lassagne, Nicolas' grandfather. He ...
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