Palm Beach, FL – March 15, 2025 – Château Malartic-Lagravière is proud to be the Supporter Sponsor of the amfAR Palm Beach Gala 2025, an evening to benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, taking place this Saturday 15th of March at the home of Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, seated dinner, and spectacular entertainment in support of amfAR’s mission to end AIDS. Since its launch in 2022, amfAR Palm Beach has raised over $12 million for biomedical research in just three years.
Hosted by Coco Rocha, the event has featured a special performance by Ricky Martin, a live auction offering exclusive experiences and exquisite artwork, and the presentation of the Award of Inspiration to Martha Stewart and the Philanthropic Leadership Award to Andrea & Steve Wynn.
Founded by legendary actress and philanthropist Elizabeth Taylor, amfAR has long united film and philanthropy, leveraging Hollywood’s influence to advance AIDS research.
Château Malartic-Lagravière shares this spirit, expanding its presence in entertainment – Malartic has been the official wine sponsor of the American Cinematheque charity galas for several years and has participated in the Santa Barbara and Tribeca Film Festival, reinforcing its commitment to the arts and culture.
At the gala, guests enjoyed Château Malartic-Lagravière Bordeaux Grand Cru Red and La Réserve de Malartic White at the cocktail and dinner reception.
Following last year’s success, Malartic has once again contributed a two-night stay for 4 people at its Bordeaux estate to the auction.
This exclusive experience includes accommodation at the exquisite private house of the estate’s owners, the Bonnie family, a cooking class with the Château’s personal chef, and a private tour of the estate, culminating in a dinner featuring prestigious vintages, hosted by a member of the Bonnie family.
About Château Malartic-Lagravière
The Bonnie Family’s wine journey began almost three decades ago when Alfred and Michèle Bonnie were seduced by Château Malartic-Lagravière, Grand Cru Classé de Graves in Léognan, near Bordeaux. Since then, their children Véronique and Jean-Jacques have led Malartic Estates with passion, determination, and a strong environmental commitment. The 200-acre vineyard are composed by the prestigious Classified Growth Malartic-Lagraviere, but also, Château Gazin Rocquencourt (Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux) and Bodega DiamAndes (Mendoza, Argentina).
For almost 30 years, the Bonnie Family Estates have produced exceptional wines, respecting the place and its ecosystem. With a sustainable approach, they are looking for the unique expression of each terroir, a perfect balance with elegance and harmony. With a gourmet palate, they are perfect allies of gastronomy and appear on the menus of all the best restaurants around the world.
