Château Larrivet Haut-Brion rouge 2016
17/20 Coup de Coeur
RVF
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
92/100
Robert Parker
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“2016 is the first vintage entirely overseen by Stéphane Derenoncourt and Frédéric Massie. The red wine shows greater finesse in its extraction, with more delicate oak. The fruit shines through in an elegant structure. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF) The 2016 red boasts a successful classic style with silky tannins. It will age very well. Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method)
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Eye
Deep ruby color with violet highlights
Nose
The initial aroma is somewhat closed at first. It quickly opens up to reveal vibrant, well-defined fruit. This gives way to smoky and licorice notes characteristic of the great Cabernets from the Léognan region. The finish remains fresh.
Palate
Full-bodied and long, with no lulls, perfectly structured. The powerful tannins have a lovely texture. A truly great wine from a truly great Bordeaux vintage.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meat, game, and aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
Powerful aromas of jammy black fruit, leather, and smoke, which carry through to a full-bodied, smooth, fresh, vibrant, and characterful palate.
About the estate:
Located in the heart of Léognan, this beautiful 75-hectare estate was purchased in 1987 by Philippe Gervoson, who also heads the Andros company. It produces modern-style wines, featuring full-bodied, approachable reds, while the white has gained significantly in depth and precision. The arrival of Bruno Lemoine as general manager in 2007—the winemaker behind the famous 1990 Montrose (among others)—has allowed the estate to assert even more of its personality. The reds are undeniably charming yet not lacking in elegance, and possess great aging potential. The whites, somewhat in the same vein, are very exuberant aromatically, powerful, and endowed with incredible personality. A sure bet within the appellation.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2016 Larrivet Haut-Brion reveals an alluring, earthy, truffle-like nose with hints of crushed stone, plowed earth, mushrooms, and mossy bark, centered around notes of blackcurrant compote and ripe blackberries. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly structured with supple, refined tannins and consistent freshness, finishing with a subtle intensity of salty nuances.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 17/20 Editor's Choice
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
2016 is the first vintage to be entirely overseen by Stéphane Derenoncourt and Frédéric Massie. The red wine shows greater finesse in its extraction, with more subtle oak notes. The fruit shines through in an elegant structure.
About the estate:
This estate, owned by the Gervoson family (Andros Group), consistently produces pleasant, approachable wines distinguished by their aromatic exuberance. Situated on a beautiful terroir in the hills above Léognan, not far from Haut-Bailly and La Louvière, the estate also benefits from modern winemaking facilities, including a brand-new concrete vat room. Bruno Lemoine, director since 2007, and François Gaudichon, cellar master since 2015, bring an added level of precision to the stylistic definition of the wines.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Tasted in barrel. With ripe, velvety tannins, it’s already a generous wine. At the same time, it has a touch of acidity that keeps it crisp and brings out the blackcurrant fruit. Combine these two elements, and the wine will be at its peak after 2027.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Very appealing earthy aromas with a range of herbaceous and leafy notes, along with hints of black fruit and earthy complexity. The palate has great depth and power, with a vibrant array of juicy red and darker berries. Soft, ripe tannins. Enjoy starting in 2022.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
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