Château Larrivet Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan rouge 2020
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
95/100
Yves Beck
94.5/100
Le Figaro
94/100
Terre de Vins
94/100
Vinous
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
"The purity of the fruit, combined with this wine's elegance and vibrancy, makes for a truly delightful success!"
“The 2020 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is a magnificent and incredibly satisfying Pessac. It is certainly among the best vintages I have tasted from this estate. It features abundant red, blue, and black fruit, along with generous notes of spice, tobacco leaf, truffle, and smoky earth. It develops beautiful complexity and nuance as it sits in the glass. The medium- to full-bodied palate reveals the vintage’s vibrant and elegant style, with ripe tannins, perfect overall balance, and a magnificent finish. If you love great Graves wines, buy a case of this beauty and savor it over the next two decades. This estate continues to fly under the radar for most consumers.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2023) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Garnet-red dress
Nose
Powerful, with concentrated notes of dark fruits and blackcurrant liqueur. There’s a hint of mint that should develop over time.
Palate
Notes of cedar and fresh tobacco blend with those of a basket of fresh fruit. Velvety, opulent, and very elegant. A very long finish with a hint of salinity that defines the estate’s signature style.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2045
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, mushroom risotto, a red berry crumble...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
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, with full-bodied, appealing reds, while the white has gained significantly in body 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 own personality. The reds are undeniably charming yet not without elegance, and have 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
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This estate, owned by the Gervoson family (Andros Group), consistently produces pleasant and 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 fermentation tank. Bruno Lemoine, director since 2007, and François Gaudichon, cellar master since 2015, bring an added level of precision to the wines’ stylistic expression.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This estate, at the height of its artistry, has produced a structured wine with lovely notes of red fruit and a promising future. A series of impressive tannins blend perfectly with the wine’s freshness. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Larrivet Haut-Brion 2020 is a powerful, dark wine, characterized by robust Cabernet grapes that give it a strong aromatic presence and remarkable density. This virile and explosive Pessac-Léognan certainly packs a punch. Blackberry, gravel, licorice, and toasted herbs are just a few of the notes that make up this deep and full-bodied wine. Superb. 2026–2040
James Suckling
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The 2020 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is a magnificent and incredibly satisfying Pessac. It is certainly among the best vintages I have tasted from this estate. It features plenty of red, blue, and black fruits, along with generous notes of spice, tobacco leaf, truffle, and smoky earth. It develops beautiful complexity and nuance as it sits in the glass. The medium- to full-bodied palate reveals the vintage’s vibrant and elegant style, with ripe tannins, perfect overall balance, and a magnificent finish. If you love great Graves wines, buy a case of this beauty and savor it over the next two decades. This estate continues to fly under the radar for most consumers. 2023–2043
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94.5/100
About the wine:
Delicate and fresh on the nose, vibrant and alive with peppery, spicy energy and notes of red licorice. Harmonious on the palate, with a fullness of perfectly ripe fruit and spices, enhanced by a wonderful hint of bitterness on the finish. 2027–2042
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Right from the start, this wine captivates with its subtle nose of crushed fruit, blackcurrant buds, and raspberry. The beautifully textured tannins add to the enchantment and support a rich, luscious body. The wine is pleasing in its overall harmony. A wine full of elegance and finesse, very well-balanced, graceful, and capable of being enjoyed relatively young or cellared for the future. This vintage once again showcases that sensuality—undoubtedly the château’s signature. Larrivet Haut-Brion reaffirms its reputation with this superb wine.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The bouquet of the 2020 Larrivet Haut-Brion exudes grandeur right from the start. It presents itself with serenity and displays numerous facets. The aging process serves as a cornerstone of the aroma without being overpowering; it carries the entire bouquet with it. The attack beautifully conveys this complexity, which is composed of freshness, richness, and fullness. The tannins are powerful yet refined, providing a solid foundation for the entire palate. A precise, flavorful, and compelling wine. It’s a truly magnificent success! 2026–2045
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and rating by Mr. PASCAL S. Posted on June 22, 2026
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