CH. LARRIVET HAUT BRION Pessac-Leognan 2016

This wine presents a striking deep garnet-red hue, captivating with its intricate and inviting bouquet. Notes of roasted nuances and toasty aromas intertwine with hints of black fruit and vanilla, creating a complex olfactory experience. On the palate, it exudes elegance, concentration, and power, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors. The wine’s robust structure is complemented by remarkably smooth tannins, leading to a lingering aftertaste. With its fine aging potential, this wine promises to evolve gracefully over time, rewarding those who exercise patience with a rich and rewarding drinking experience.

Press Reviews

91WINE ADVOCATE

Medium garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Larrivet Haut-Brion offers up fragrant notes of crushed raspberries, Bing cherries and red plums with hints of baking spices, black tea and potpourri plus a touch of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied and vibrantly fruited in the mouth with impressive energy and tension, it has a soft, silky frame and finishes on a lingering perfumed note.

93JEB DUNNUCK

Loads of ripe black cherries, plums, bouquet garni, truffle and forest floor emerge from the glass of the deep purple color 2015 Chteau Larrivet Haut-Brion. With a full, layered, concentrated profile, ripe tannin, and a great, great finish, its a seriously good Pessac-Leognan thats capable of holding for 15-20 years.

94JAMES SUCKLING

Deep and slightly spicy black cherries and blackberries with leafy nuances. The palate has a very pure, lively core of cassis. Full body and deep flavors of blue plums. Try from 2021.