Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2011
14,5/20
RVF
88-90/100
Robert Parker
89-91/100
Wine Spectator
Ratings: Robert Parker 88–90/100, RVF 14.5/20, Wine Spectator 89–91/100, Jancis Robinson 15/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 88/100, Stephen Tanzer 88–90/100
“This excellent bottle, from a low-key estate, is the revelation of the 2011 vintage. The dark plum/purple color is accompanied by abundant aromas of blackcurrant, loamy soil, and oak. With good acidity, it offers a high-quality mid-palate and a finish with velvety tannins. It will be enjoyable over the next 10 to 12 years.” (Wine Advocate Apr. 2012 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
Deep, dark color, ruby red with blue highlights
Nose
Floral and fruity, it opens with smoky aromas blending notes of zest, toast, and spices
Palate
Round and full-bodied, with silky, well-integrated tannins and a long finish featuring red fruit, spices, and the toasty notes characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2021
Production
Approximately 180,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, des fromages affinés...<br/>
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, 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 (2012 guide) 88–90/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
This excellent wine, from a low-key estate, is the standout of the 2011 vintage. Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by abundant aromas of blackcurrant, loamy soil, and oak. With good acidity, it offers a high-quality mid-palate and a finish with velvety tannins. It will be enjoyable for the next 10 to 12 years.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
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 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 Spectator
Wine rated 89–91/100 (Very good wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
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