Château Haut Lariveau
Red Bordeaux Blend


medium ruby red with watery rim; black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, mint; medium body, high acidity, medium tannins/fine grained, 13% ABV; ripe vintage, made from 100% Merlot, organically farmed in mixture of clay, limestone, and gravel, élevage in 25% new French oak, a Kermit Lynch; $39
medium ruby red with watery rim; black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, mint; medium body, high acidity, medium tannins/fine grained, 13% ABV; ripe vintage, made from 100% Merlot, organically farmed in mixture of clay, limestone, and gravel, élevage in 25% new French oak, a Kermit Lynch; $39
Oct 13th, 2019
One of the hidden gems left in BDX
One of the hidden gems left in BDX
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2017
2005. With some air and time it opens up and the oak and Cabernet Franc mellows. The Merlot is great in the drivers seat. Great at dinner for the price and to pair with a few different dishes. Very nice, approachable wine.
2005. With some air and time it opens up and the oak and Cabernet Franc mellows. The Merlot is great in the drivers seat. Great at dinner for the price and to pair with a few different dishes. Very nice, approachable wine.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2016
Lots of cab franc feels thin on second dayloaded tannins and oak barrels
Lots of cab franc feels thin on second dayloaded tannins and oak barrels
1 person found it helpfulSep 1st, 2015Earthy, a little chunky and full flavored. Seemed like a nice bit of Merlot in the blend, was perfect with big piece of 55 day aged protein!
Earthy, a little chunky and full flavored. Seemed like a nice bit of Merlot in the blend, was perfect with big piece of 55 day aged protein!
1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2015
The tannins are still unresolved but this drinks well now and has a long life ahead. Lots of energy mid-palate.
The tannins are still unresolved but this drinks well now and has a long life ahead. Lots of energy mid-palate.
Jan 31st, 20162005 lovely Haut Lavrieau--thank you again Bill!
2005 lovely Haut Lavrieau--thank you again Bill!
Dec 8th, 2014
Lotsa of black Blum red fruit. Good earthy and clay. Good ripeness with some underripe on the palate. Herbaceous. Sweetly and floral
Lotsa of black Blum red fruit. Good earthy and clay. Good ripeness with some underripe on the palate. Herbaceous. Sweetly and floral
Oct 16th, 2022
Started off very astringent after 3 hrs of decanting after 4hours drinkable it was a very nice wine would be fantastic if held till 2020/2025
Started off very astringent after 3 hrs of decanting after 4hours drinkable it was a very nice wine would be fantastic if held till 2020/2025
Sep 10th, 2017