Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2019 vintage. Picked up for roughly $35 at Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa, CA. Light-medium body. Ever so slight metallic taste initially which quickly blew off. Dark fruits with plenty of earth and focused finish. In a bit of transition now and just on this side of being a tough customer for a spell before things work out. Try to give it 3-4 years if you're able. 11.8.25. — 3 days ago

Tom Garland

9.5

+1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A splendid medium dark ruby red color with bricking. On the nose: Tantalizing perfumed notes of stewed plum/cherry, worn leather, smoke, forest floor, stewed meat, cedar, eucalyptus. Taste: creamy, elegant, with power and depth wine...plum, currants, smokey earth, graphite, saline, dusty crushed gravel, tobacco leaf, and a nice medium plus finish. YUM!! — 2 months ago

with Brenda

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Always amazing. Drunk alongside 94 Latour and 97 Margaux this was the best for me. Still packed with fruit this is aging really well! — 3 months ago

KCG

9.2

Mike K Bday, Napa — 3 days ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.2

This will be a stunner in 5-10 — 13 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Juan c sulaiman — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

This was still youthful showing mostly black fruits, plum with menthol, graphite, leather, spice box & tobacco — 3 months ago

Jan A

9.4

Waaaay too young 94-97+ — 11 days ago

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. — a month ago

Ericsson

9.4

1st Growth Bordeaux comparison. Young, bold and bit more herbaceous than the rest and would benefit the most from good years lying down. Great potential. — 4 months ago