Appellations

Larrivet Haut Brion Rouge 2016

Pessac-Leognan

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Larrivet Haut-Brion is one of the sleepers of the vintage. Iron, cedar, blood orange, chalk and smoke give the 2016 an incredibly expressive upper register of aromatic depth to match its distinctly feral personality. What a gorgeous wine this is. The 2016 spent 16-18 months in barrel, 33% new. Tasted two times.

Score: 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2036 Date: 01 January 2019

The 2016 Larrivet Haut Brion has a generous bouquet with red cherries, crushed strawberry, cigar box and light smoky scents that seem very seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin. The new oak here seems a little ponderous and slightly occludes both the fruit and terroir expression, therefore drying out the finish and leaving a mouth-puckering effect. Hopefully this will gain more balance during its barrel maturation, and gain more cohesion and detail on the finish. At the moment, I would favor the excellent 2015 Larrivet Haut Brion. Tasted three times with consistent notes.

Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2022-2035 Date: 28 April 2017

Very rich and toasty on the nose. Lots of aromatic interest, fine tannins and freshness on the palate. Sinewy and very Graves. Not a superstar but beautifully balanced in a slightly minor key. Finishes just a slightly drying.

Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2040 Date: 21 April 2017

Lively cassis and damson plum fruit gives this a fresh feel, while light sanguine and singed alder notes add contrast through the finish.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 10 April 2017

Solid red with a lovely core of ripe fruit and hot-stone character. Full body and soft and juicy tannins. Pretty young wine. May be the same level as the 2015.

Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 24 March 2017