Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux Wine

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Chateau Larrivet HautBrion Graves, Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux wine producer profile, with wine tasting notes, wine ratings, a history of the property, information on wine making and terroir, along with wine tasting reviews. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

The estate came into being with the original name of La Rivette in the 1800′s. In 1874, the estate began calling itself Chateau Haut Brion Larrivet by the new owner, Ernest Laurent, much to the consternation of Chateau Haut Brion. in 1893, the property was sold to the Canolle family who were already experienced in the Bordeaux wine trade as they also owned Chateau Belair in St. Emilion. At that time, the property  was much larger than it was today. For various reasons, portions of their Bordeaux wine vineyards were sold to other neighboring properties like Haut Bailly.

in 1870, the estate was sold to Ernest Laurent. Laurent resold the property to Thomas Conseil. Conseil changed the name of the chateau in 1949 due to a law suit filed by the owners of Chateau Haut Brion. The estate was allowed to retain Haut Brion in their name, provided it followed at the end of the title. From that point forward, the wines were sold under the name of Larrivet Haut Brion.

Larrivet Haut Brion changed hands again in 1940 when it passed to Jacques Guillemaud.  Guillemaud  began to revitalize the vineyards which had become so dilapidated, only 3 hectares were planted with vines when he took over. Today the estate is managed by the Gervoson family who took over the property in 1987.

The Pessac Leognan vineyards of Larrivet Haut Brion are planted to 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc Merlot with vines that average 20 years of age. The terroir is a mixture of sand and gravel. The vineyards also include acreage for white wine grapes which are planted to 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 5% Muscadelle. The red wines are aged in 50% new oak. The white wines are aged in 100% new oak for about 12 months. The property also makes a second wine, Les Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut Brion.

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Tasting Notes

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  1. 2011 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion ( France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 88 points - Tasted

      Smoke, earth, cedar wood, cassis and green leafy aromas lead to medium body and a crisp cranberry and cassis finish. 87 – 89 Pts

  2. 2010 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion ( France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 90 points - Tasted

      Larrivet–Haut Brion Medium full bodied with soft textures and a sweet, spicy berry filled finish. 89-91 Pts

  3. 2009 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion ( France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 89 points - Tasted

      From an assemblage of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the wine opens with scents of oak, cassis and red berries. Medium bodied, with some dryness in the tannins, this will need time before it becomes fun to drink.

  4. 2007 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion Blanc ( France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 91 points - Tasted

      Honeysuckle, lemon wax, oak, citrus oil and floral scents accompany the concentrated, fresh, spicy, lemon, lime and orange peel filled finish.

  5. 2005 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion ( France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 91 points - Tasted

      Filled with blackberry, plum, smoke, dark cherry, cocoa and spice, this deep colored, round, soft, tannic beauty asks for a few more years before it really starts to open.

 
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