Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Handsome #pessacléognan; 2nd wine from this famous producer. Took a good bit to open up. #bordeaux — 6 months ago

jason carey DipWSET

9.4

I bought this for 40 dollars in Paris in 2004. It has survived 2 cross country moves since then. I was worried it would be dead or over the hill. The cork was crumbly. But the wine was incredibly wonderful. I have been meaning to drink this for 10 years but kept delaying. Still lots of primary fruits along with the forest and other 2ndary flavors. This is why Burgundy can be so entoxicating to people. It so often disappoints, but not this time. Too bad wines like this are now so far beyond my means or desire to pay. — 7 months ago

with Cynthia

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Truncated family party notes. So solid and typical and satisfying. As always. This Crozes is such a great value. Drink up. — a year ago

with Dan, Douglas and 2 others

Dan Casagrande

9.1

Thanks Tom! — 3 years ago

Francisco Perez

9.0

Cotes Du Rhône Village. What a great an unassuming red. Flavorful, rich red great aroma smooth and complements my spicy baked red snapper. Life is good! — 4 years ago

Marc Garneau

8.9

Bon Cahors plus fruité, bien corsé, bel équilibre. — 5 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.2

Medium weight, red fruit, disappears after an echexeaux of the same year and same producer in the same vintage. Excellent Chambolle, red fruit, quite heady. Great company for binge Netflix Fauda. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2022 vintage. 2.18.26. — 4 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.0

2021 - vintage - earthy, mushroom, concentrated black fruits, baking spice , aged in concrete tank very resolved , nice — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Juan c sulaiman — 9 months ago

S.S. Mandani

9.1

Delicate dandelion wine white flowers and such flowing from the nose.

Tropical notes. Delicate and balanced. Zippy acidity but balanced nicely with flinty minerality.

Slightly underwhelming maybe based off the promise of what it could be — 2 years ago

Matt Konopka

8.9

Miss you Larry — 3 years ago

with Andrew

John Riddick

9.0

Aroma of wild blackberries. Light, bubblegum, cranberry, fresh violets. Such a interesting wine. — 4 years ago

Andreas Isler

9.5

Baur au lac Club: mit Domeisen & Bidi — 5 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Red fruit, violets, green apple, lithe and crisp. — 4 months ago

Veronica Johnson Treco

9.0

Smooth. Very easy to drink. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion – 2020
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
This white Bordeaux is built on the classic backbone of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and (often) a dash of Muscadelle. What makes this cuvée stand out is the use of egg-shaped concrete vats for fermentation and aging — these facilitate a gentle, natural stirring of the lees and preserve freshness without imparting oak character.

Aromas & Flavors
Tropical notes, citrus zest, white blossoms, and a soft mineral streak. The influence of the egg vats gives it a rounded texture without harsh edges.

Mouthfeel
Silky yet crisp — the texture is elegant, clean, and balanced. The finish lingers with refreshing clarity.

Food Pairing
Fantastic with seafood (oysters, scallops), grilled fish, or creamy goat cheese.

Verdict
One of my favorite Pessac-Léognan whites — this expression marries Bordeaux structure with modern winemaking finesse. Great value and beautifully made. Cheers!
📌 Did You Know?
Egg-shaped concrete vats create a “micro-vortex” during fermentation, gently stirring the wine and keeping lees suspended. That subtle movement adds texture and complexity without the overt influence of oak — a technique growing in popularity among modern Bordeaux blancs. — 9 months ago

ash

9.1

2007 tirage — 3 years ago

Zach McCarty

9.0

Pale fruit, crisp finish, not too sweet and easily to drink by itself or with a fish. — 4 years ago

Zack Hall

9.4

Very good! — 5 years ago