2023 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

2023 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

Tasted April 2024. 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon. 13.6% ABV and 70% new barrels. The team at Larrivet Haut Brion are convinced this is the best vintage of white wine they have ever produced. Expressive and full of intense yellow fruit and a hint of cream on the nose. Intense and concentrated on the palate too with zesty citrus, and exotic fruit, with a refreshing mineral finish.

Critic score
93.5/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2046info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)

Tasting notes

The 2023 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc is a rich, exotic wine. Tangerine peel, spice, lemon confit and passion fruit build as this explosive, resonant white shows off its considerable pedigree. All the elements are so well balanced. Readers should expect a pretty overt style.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (April 2024)
(94—96)/100

A real Pessac white with white peach, lemongrass and green apple. Excellent energy. Medium body. Solid finish. Hints of stone and salt at the end. 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2024)
93—94/100

A blend of 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Sémillon, matured in 25% new 500-liter barrels and 75% new standard barrels, the 2023 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc evokes aromas of confit citrus, white peach, verbena and spring flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and round palate that’s perfectly balanced with racy acids and a long, mouthwatering finish. As usual, this is an excellent result.

Yohan Castaing, robertparker.com (April 2023)
(91—93)/100

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