Was missing Bordeaux after being home for 2 weeks. This wine from Pessac is simply amazing. Larrivet gets zero respect since it is next door to Haut Brion. Guess what...the quality is nearly identical for 1/10 the price. Earthy, chocolate notes, fruity, with a dry finish. Almost zero tannins and smoky flavor that persists forever. The 2009 vintage was also one of the best in the area for years.
Was missing Bordeaux after being home for 2 weeks. This wine from Pessac is simply amazing. Larrivet gets zero respect since it is next door to Haut Brion. Guess what...the quality is nearly identical for 1/10 the price. Earthy, chocolate notes, fruity, with a dry finish. Almost zero tannins and smoky flavor that persists forever. The 2009 vintage was also one of the best in the area for years.
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2016
A lovely balance of fruit, oak, and tannin. A lingering finish. Enjoyed with some creamy peppadew cheddar cheese 🧀. A steal at the $24.99 price at Lidl.
A lovely balance of fruit, oak, and tannin. A lingering finish. Enjoyed with some creamy peppadew cheddar cheese 🧀. A steal at the $24.99 price at Lidl.
Apr 28th, 2018
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
