Red fruit, violets, green apple, lithe and crisp. — 4 months ago
Smooth. Very easy to drink. — 6 months ago
Bra till fin middag. — 8 months ago
Juan c sulaiman — 9 months ago
Handsome #pessacléognan; 2nd wine from this famous producer. Took a good bit to open up. #bordeaux — 6 months ago
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

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. — 8 months ago
2007 tirage — 3 years ago
Dark ruby/ purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruit nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing red cherries, currants, plums, chocolates, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, peppercorn and licorice.
Short finish with grippy tannins and tart cranberries.
This is a very young Single Vineyard Mourvedre from Bandol. Rich, complex and powerful.
In your face kind of wine, and not very approachable right now, but showing good potential.
Needs a long time to open up, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Better with food at this point.
A blend of 92% Mourvedre and 8% Grenache. Aged in large French oak barrels.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40. — 3 months ago
Côtes du Rhône at La boheme for vday - 60% Grenache 40% Syrah — 4 months ago
Really floral on the nose- rose bushes? Maybe some saltiness too. Minerality on the palate but also cherries, floral, a bit more savory than fruity. Some acidity and medium body. — 5 months ago
Crisp, sweet without being overpowering. Notes of strawberry — 7 months ago
Great minerality. Exactly what it should be. — 8 months ago
Nice, easy to drink, good structure, mild tannin, and yummy — a year ago
Miss you Larry — 3 years ago
Lauren Golanty
Kyle liked more than me - the tannins made me a little headachy. — 2 months ago