2024 Larrivet Haut Brion
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Tasting Notes
Bright red cherry and rose fill the nose of this wine, leading to a soft palate. It’s lighter in style, with cherry fruit and soft tannins, and a layer of riper plum. There’s a sucrosity and gloss to the palate, complementing the bright acidity. 13% alcohol. 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc
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Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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Based on 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc, aged in new and once-used barrels with 5% of the Merlot in amphora, the 2024 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion reveals ripe black fruits, smoky tobacco, gravelly earth, and graphite. Medium-bodied, it has juicy acidity, ripe, polished tannins, and a solid, balanced character.
Lovely dark berry and fruits of the forest aromatics, with a sprig or two of sage, marjoram and rosemary. A lovely very pure cassis fruit. Intense on the attack, an impression reinforced by the relatively narrow frame. I love the cedar that seems to rush through the middle as if conveyed through the central spine of the wine. Chewy, fresh and with a hint of menthol lift on the finish. Perhaps the juiciest of the Pessacs in the UGC line-up. There are excellent things going on at Larrivet Haut-Brion these days – this vintage is the product of many of them.
Deep garnet-purple colored. Comes bounding out with bold notes of black cherries and black raspberries, leading to hints of tar, sautéed herbs, and tilled soil. Light to medium-bodied, the palate delivers a refreshing line and plush tannins to match the elegant fruit, finishing with a spicy lift.
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.