Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc 2023 – Pessac-Léognan, BDX. France 🇫🇷

Overview
A more structured and character-driven dry white expressing depth and quiet tension, built on a Sauvignon Blanc 80% and Sémillon 20% blend. Riper citrus and orchard fruit are layered with subtle earth and mineral tones, delivering a wine that feels composed, age-worthy, and slightly more serious in posture than its peers while remaining energetic and precise.

Aromas & Flavors
Yellow lemon, pear skin, quince, white peach, wet stone, light herbal tones, faint almond, gentle earthiness and restrained oak spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with a rounded entry that tightens through the mid-palate, showing firm structure, integrated acidity, tactile mineral grip, and a long, quietly savory finish.

Food Pairings
Butter-poached lobster, roasted halibut, mushroom risotto, chicken with tarragon cream, aged Comté, grilled vegetables with olive oil and herbs.

Verdict
A cerebral, tension-driven Pessac Blanc built for evolution. Less immediate charm than some peers, but greater architectural depth and aging potential. A wine that rewards patience and contemplation.

🍷 Personal Pick
This one speaks to my structured side, slightly more serious, slightly more restrained, and beautifully composed. The kiss of earth adds intrigue and dimension, making this feel like a bottle that will tell an even better story in five to eight years. Full-speed elegance with real backbone. — 16 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Juan c sulaiman — 4 months ago

Rob Scalia

9.8

Top notch — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc 2019 – Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Pessac-Léognan white blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon (Sauvignon dominant) 70% Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Sémillon, delivering tension, texture, and layered complexity. Sauvignon Blanc drives citrus energy, minerality, and aromatic lift, while Sémillon contributes mid-palate weight, subtle creaminess, and aging potential. This is a serious white Bordeaux built for balance rather than flash, expressive yet restrained, polished and quietly powerful.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh lemon zest, grapefruit pith, white peach, and green apple. Subtle white flowers, crushed stone, and gentle herbal tones. Light almond, beeswax, and faint vanilla from integrated oak. Citrus oil and saline minerality linger through the finish with beautiful clarity and precision.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a vibrant, energetic entry. Crisp, linear acidity balanced by Sémillon’s rounded texture. Silky mid-palate with excellent tension and freshness. Clean, focused, long finish with mineral persistence and refined structure.

Food Pairings
Chilean sea bass, halibut, or turbot with light citrus or beurre blanc. Scallops, shrimp, or lobster. Roast chicken with herbs and lemon. Soft cheeses, triple-cream brie, or fresh chèvre. Elegant vegetable dishes, asparagus, fennel, or spring peas. A natural partner for delicate yet flavorful cuisine.

🍷 Personal Pick
This sits right in my sweet spot for Bordeaux whites, delicacy, precision, freshness, and texture in perfect harmony. Beautiful on its own, but truly shines at the table. One of those bottles that reminds you why great Sauvignon-driven Bordeaux can quietly outperform flashier styles.

Did You Know?
Pessac-Léognan whites are often fermented and aged partially in oak with lees contact, giving Sauvignon Blanc added depth and texture without masking freshness. Sémillon plays a crucial role by enhancing mouthfeel, aging potential, and savory complexity, a hallmark of top Graves and Pessac whites. — 18 days ago

Mark S.

9.0

Good Les Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 13 @, Pieroth, 231117 — 2 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

This was exceptional. Rich, clean and full bodied. Absolutely screams pessac with aromas of blackberry liquor flowing over round stones. Such class, grace and elegance — 7 years ago

Carlo Maria Rossotto

9.1

Thumbs up for this Bordeaux. Solid body, slight berries and violet hint — 3 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. — 4 months ago

Nancy Schnur

9.1

Foodland $16 — 5 years ago

Matteo Borré

9.5

Really a Grand Vin de Bordeaux. You know that a flower was named after this wine? The Rose Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut Brion. How cool is that? — 7 years ago