Château LARRIVET HAUT-BRION
Red
- 2016
- Pessac-Léognan red
Roundness, suppleness and depth of flesh are the hallmarks of the consensual red wines produced in Larrivet Haut-Brion, advised by Mr. Rolland until 2014 and then by Mr. Derenoncourt. No link between Larrivet (in Léognan) and Haut-Brion (in Pessac).
The 20216 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "The best ever made. Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Intense, refined, fruity and pure nose. Delicate on the attack, refined on the palate, mellow and bursting with fruit, the wine develops juicily, leading to a sappy and fragrant finish. It ends long, very good and with silky delicacy."
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2020): 88/100 "The 2016 Larrivet Haut-Brion has a very pleasant bouquet of red currant and cranberry fruit, plus cedar and light mint aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly raw tannins, but it feels fresh and there is decent vigor on the finish. This is a bit “all thumbs” at the moment; hopefully time will knit everything together."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2022-2032
From the same producer
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Known for producing a full-bodied, expressive, even exuberant white wine, Larrivet Haut-Brion has gained freshness and tension in recent vintages, thanks to its new vat room incorporating smaller containers (including 20% concrete eggs). Its young director, Charlotte Mignon, has also undertaken a major agroforestry project in the vineyard to promote biodiversity and protect the vines from global warming.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc is one of the most refined dry whites of the year. Soft, silky and nuanced, the Blanc has so much to offer. There's a touch of reduction, but it works well here. Passion fruit, apricot, tangerine oil and a kiss of French oak lend an exotic flair. This is so distinctive.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "Pale colour. Intense and subtle nose. Ripe fruit. Delicate on the attack, with a slightly smoky and very fruity aroma, the wine melts on the palate, pleasant and long. Dynamic overall with well-integrated oak. It's very good."
La Revue du Vin de France (2026 Guide): 90/100 "The great wine of 2023 seems less brilliant than when first released; a little stuck in reduction, it nevertheless offers beautiful density and a definite presence that encourages us to wait for a more expressive phase."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2035
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Roundness, suppleness and depth of flesh are the hallmarks of the consensual red wines produced in Larrivet Haut-Brion, advised by Mr. Rolland until 2014 and then by Mr. Derenoncourt. No link between Larrivet (in Léognan) and Haut-Brion (in Pessac).
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Larrivet Haut-Brion is dense, powerful and explosive. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and mocha are amplified in this dramatic, deeply resonant wine. Gorgeous."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "Dark, intense, slightly evolved colour. Very aromatic nose, with ripe fruit. A touch of sunshine when the glass is shaken. Delicious from the outset, with plenty of flavour in the middle, the wine melts on the palate. Juicy and flavoursome on the palate, with a woven finish that tightens before releasing its aroma. Good fragrant length."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2036
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%