Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

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

David Dorn

9.2

Christmas wine this year- just perfect with the meal and day 2 was even better! — 6 months ago

Dru Margolin

8.9

Opened up nicely after a few days. — 7 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Juan c sulaiman — 9 months ago

ash

9.1

2007 tirage — 3 years ago

Marc Garneau

8.9

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

Andrew Schirmer

9.4

Gorgeous muscadet. Saline nose, palate is mineral-driven, massive note of oyster shell, citron, creamy, medium acid, medium finish. Like a Chablis from the sea. Beautiful work. — 6 years ago

with Alsu

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

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

John Riddick

9.0

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

Mm

9.4

Excellent. Funky and yeasty with a fruity acidity. — 5 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Red fruit, violets, green apple, lithe and crisp. — 5 months ago

Hal

9.3

Can Rick get this? — 6 months ago

with Kristen

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

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

Zack Hall

9.4

Very good! — 5 years ago

Jeffrey Woo

8.9

Medium ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cranberry, pepper, plum, toast, and vanilla. Medium-plus body; firm, medium-plus tannins and refreshing, medium-plus acidity. An rich, ripe bouquet of fruit and spice; a soft, well-integrated mouthfeel; and an easygoing finish (with a little heat on the backend). A solid, everyday wine. Blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (30%), Carignan (10%), and Mourvedre (10%). — 6 years ago