jason carey DipWSET

9.4

I bought this for 40 dollars in Paris in 2004. It has survived 2 cross country moves since then. I was worried it would be dead or over the hill. The cork was crumbly. But the wine was incredibly wonderful. I have been meaning to drink this for 10 years but kept delaying. Still lots of primary fruits along with the forest and other 2ndary flavors. This is why Burgundy can be so entoxicating to people. It so often disappoints, but not this time. Too bad wines like this are now so far beyond my means or desire to pay. — 21 days ago

with Cynthia

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion – 2020
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
This white Bordeaux is built on the classic backbone of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and (often) a dash of Muscadelle. What makes this cuvée stand out is the use of egg-shaped concrete vats for fermentation and aging — these facilitate a gentle, natural stirring of the lees and preserve freshness without imparting oak character.

Aromas & Flavors
Tropical notes, citrus zest, white blossoms, and a soft mineral streak. The influence of the egg vats gives it a rounded texture without harsh edges.

Mouthfeel
Silky yet crisp — the texture is elegant, clean, and balanced. The finish lingers with refreshing clarity.

Food Pairing
Fantastic with seafood (oysters, scallops), grilled fish, or creamy goat cheese.

Verdict
One of my favorite Pessac-Léognan whites — this expression marries Bordeaux structure with modern winemaking finesse. Great value and beautifully made. Cheers!
📌 Did You Know?
Egg-shaped concrete vats create a “micro-vortex” during fermentation, gently stirring the wine and keeping lees suspended. That subtle movement adds texture and complexity without the overt influence of oak — a technique growing in popularity among modern Bordeaux blancs. — 2 months ago

Veronica Johnson Treco

9.0

Smooth. Very easy to drink. — 5 days ago

Måns Nilback

9.7

Bra till fin middag. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Juan c sulaiman — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Fresh and rich nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears and light earth.

Medium plus in body and buttery with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, apricots, pears, lemons, light earth, spices and white pepper.

Nice finish with limes and earth notes.

This is a very tasty white wine from Bandol. Rich and fruit forward. A great entry level white wine.

Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Showing nice complexity with elegance. Spicy and interesting.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 62% Clairette, 13% Ugni Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, 9% Rolled and 6% Sauvignon.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — 7 months ago

Elle Cantrell

9.3

Crisp, sweet without being overpowering. Notes of strawberry — 21 days ago

Phil Blum

9.3

Great minerality. Exactly what it should be. — 2 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe red fruit, rose petals, dried red flowers and eucalyptus. Red and black cherry/raspberry and boysenberry fruit on the palate along with additional notes of chocolate, toffee, savory spices and mint. Well integrated oak on the long and slightly chewy finish. Rustic, well balanced and beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing this one, Ron B! — 5 months ago

Nagib Nasr

8.9

I expected stronger aromas and deeper flavors — 7 months ago