Château Le Borderon

Haut-Médoc Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

8.826 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2015 vintage. This seems to be the second wine of Château Larrivaux, that also exists under another label "L'X de Larrivaux". Blend depends on the year, but always mainly Merlot, combined with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Amazing fact: since 1580 Larrivaux has been managed by women of the same family. The last generation is Bérangère Tesseron (her husband owns Saint-Estèphe Cru Classé Château Lafon Rochet). Éric Boissenot is the consulting oenologist. Merlot is dominant here, and they are going for very gentle extractions, resulting in a lighter (but by no means thin) Haut-Médoc that is fresh and smooth. It smells like crushed fresh berries (cassis, blueberries) and flowers. Juicy berries, soft tannins, subtle spices, mouth-watering acidity and more than decent length make this a perfect every day Bordeaux at 10 euros. Terrific value, I raise my glass to Bérangère and her predecessors!

2015 vintage. This seems to be the second wine of Château Larrivaux, that also exists under another label "L'X de Larrivaux". Blend depends on the year, but always mainly Merlot, combined with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Amazing fact: since 1580 Larrivaux has been managed by women of the same family. The last generation is Bérangère Tesseron (her husband owns Saint-Estèphe Cru Classé Château Lafon Rochet). Éric Boissenot is the consulting oenologist. Merlot is dominant here, and they are going for very gentle extractions, resulting in a lighter (but by no means thin) Haut-Médoc that is fresh and smooth. It smells like crushed fresh berries (cassis, blueberries) and flowers. Juicy berries, soft tannins, subtle spices, mouth-watering acidity and more than decent length make this a perfect every day Bordeaux at 10 euros. Terrific value, I raise my glass to Bérangère and her predecessors!

Sep 14th, 2020
Martin Andres

Martin had this 10 years ago

Martin had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014
Jerry Szombathy

Jerry had this 10 years ago

Jerry had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2014
Carla Santos

Wine Education Manager Wine Story and Planet Grapes

8.7

Medium intensity ruby color, medium intensity aromas of Red fruit, cherry, licorice, mineral. Youthful nose. Dry, Medium acidity, tannin, alcohol, body and flavor intensity. Long finish. Acceptable. With potential for aging.

Medium intensity ruby color, medium intensity aromas of Red fruit, cherry, licorice, mineral. Youthful nose. Dry, Medium acidity, tannin, alcohol, body and flavor intensity. Long finish. Acceptable. With potential for aging.

Mar 12th, 2013
Michael Amoruso

Good everyday Bordeaux.

Good everyday Bordeaux.

Mar 16th, 2017
Michael Amoruso

Great value everyday Bordeaux. Will get more.

Great value everyday Bordeaux. Will get more.

Aug 26th, 2016
Fransisca Lim

Light

Light

Sep 21st, 2014
Justin Levine

Very full body. Big velvet texture. Highly drinkable.

Very full body. Big velvet texture. Highly drinkable.

Mar 11th, 2014
Robby

Robby had this 3 years ago

Robby had this 3 years ago

Dec 12th, 2020
Peter Sweeney

Peter had this 3 years ago

Peter had this 3 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2020