Appellations

Larrivet Haut Brion Rouge 2017

Pessac-Leognan

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Tasting Notes

The 2017 Larrivet Haut-Brion, picked 13 to 28 September with 13.6° alcohol, has a more intense bouquet than its peers with blackberry, wild strawberry and pencil lead. The palate is medium bodied and feels strict and linear in the mouth, almost Pauillac in style. There is plenty of freshness in situ although it feels serious and just needs more fruité towards the finish. I appreciate the style of this Larrivet that may turn out to be one of the more cerebral wines from the appellation, though it is not necessarily one of its most exciting.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2035 Date: 01 May 2018

The 2017 Larrivet Haut-Brion is magnificent. Frost took out a large portion of the château's parcels. As a result, the wine is a highly unusual blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. In the glass, the 2017 is rich, sumptuous and explosive, with serious density to match its flamboyant personality. A highly unusual wine, the 2017 has so much to offer. Wow! Now, for the bad news. Production is down 75%. Tasted two times.

Score: 93 - 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 May 2018

Deep garnet-purple, the 2017 Larrivet Haut-Brion opens with notes of mocha and damp soil over a core of crushed black cherries and fresh black plums plus a hint of raspberry leaves. Medium-bodied, firm and with a good core of earth-laced black fruits, it finishes a little chewy but with plenty of layered fruit length.

Score: 89 - 91 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Deep crimson with smudgy rim. Lifted, lightly leafy cassis on the nose. Lots of pencil lead. On the palate, the tannins dominate, dry but quite thick. Fresh and creamy on the finish but lacking some freshness.

Score: 16 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2032 Date: 25 April 2018

The red from this estate, which utilizes the consulting advice of Stéphane Derenoncourt, the 2017 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is a promising wine from the Pessac-Léognan region and offers a beautiful floral bouquet of black cherries, plums, leafy underbrush, and violets. Medium-bodied, soft, with some elevated acidity and fine tannin, it’s a charming effort that should drink well for a decade or more.

Score: 88 - 90 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

A solid red with almost all cabernet sauvignon this year. Medium to full body, layered and intense. Shows length.

Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2018

Pretty sanguine and tea notes lead off here, with silky textured damson plum and blackberry fruit following quickly behind. Lively anise and bramble hints emerge on the finish. This has range and character

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018

Firm, defined fruits and coffee notes are joined by lovely grippy tannins with a sense of bounce. This is slightly drying on the finish, but overall it has good depth and weight. Successful.

Score: 90 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2025-2037 Date: 01 April 2018