Ron Siegel

9.3

Still fresh, racy with good richness showing lemon, citrus, mineral & floral — 12 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Pure and dense. Lean and focused. Black pepper, garrigue, gnarly fruit. Hints of iodine and tang. Still young — 7 days ago

with Matt

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! — 4 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

A gloriously supple and sexy nose. Some sour cherry and dark plum. A hint of young leather and deep pure fruit. Exceptional now — 6 days ago

with Matt

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Juan c sulaiman — 23 days ago

Ed Chin

9.2

Very perfumed with a touch of spice. On the palate there wasn’t much to it. Lacking depth or complexity yet it did have a pretty long finish. — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Ultima gran cena de amigoa fuera de la paulee — 4 months 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. — 17 days ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Dark plummy fruit. Tang and vigor. Still quite tight and contained. Masculine for a chambolle but great quality. — 2 months ago

with Peter and Gregg

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

La paulee at le pre cheval con haik en magnum — 4 months ago