2021 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc
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Tasting notes
The 2021 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc rolls out with expressive notes of white peaches, green mango, and cedar, plus suggestions of coriander seed and wet pebbles. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers impressive intensity and a satiny texture with stone fruit and mineral layers and a long finish.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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The nose is just great with all of its pineapple, white peach, honeysuckle, mango, orange rind and waxy lemons in the perfume. Fresh, crisp and energetic, with a bit of chalk to accompany all the yellow fruits in the finish.
The 2021 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc exhibits aromas of confit citrus, crisp orchard fruit and pastry cream, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive palate that's textural but tensile, concluding with a saline finish. A maturing vineyard combined with winemaking that emphasizes plenty of lees has delivered an excellent result this year.
Clear richness through the palate, creamy oak notes with white peach and pear fruit, and leaning into the vintage where the fresh acidities are translated as precision and carefully-carved out structure.
About the producer
Known as La Rivette prior to the late 19th century, this property is owned by the Gervoson family (best known for the Bonne Maman brand). They farm 75 hectares, with around seven of those dedicated to white grapes.