Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion 2022
Country: France Region: Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux
Varietal: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot
Vintage: 2022 Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Description:
A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc, which is the highest proportion of Franc ever, bringing a lovely savoury character to the wine. Delicate and pretty on the nose with fresh aromatic berries. Plusher on the mid-palate but still with plenty of savoury structure. Fruit much riper, jammier on the finish along with plenty of floral notes creating poise and freshness. Baked earth and hints of smoke. Supple tannins.
95/100 Points - James Suckling
"Such beautiful aromas of blackberries, flowers, nettles and crushed stones follow through to a medium body with firm yet open tannins and a long and crunchy finish. Needs three or four years to come together but very well-constructed. 61% cabernet sauvignon, 21% cabernet franc and 18% merlot. 5% whole-bunch fermentation. Drink after 2029."
95/100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2022 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 18% Merlot that spent 16 months in barrel. Its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by a beautifully perfumed, medium- to full-bodied, elegant 2022 that shows red, blue, and some black fruits; a lifted, floral perfume of incense, smoky tobacco, and blood orange; fine, polished tannins; and a great finish. It’s beautifully done, and while it’s already accessible, it should age beautifully for two decades."
94/100 Points - Decanter
"Highly aromatic and fragrant nose full of dark berry fruits, dried flowers and chocolate. Well sculpted on the palate, tannins give the frame and strength while the bright red, juicy berry fruit adds lift. There's still some tension to this - it drives in a straight line from start to finish with crushed stones, graphite and cola accenting the finish. Still feels a little shy but I love the styling and precision to the elements. A flash of heat and spice on the finish puts the vintage into the picture and suggests waiting a little longer to enjoy this but it's very nice."
94/100 Points - Vinous
"The 2022 Larrivet Haut-Brion is dense, powerful and explosive. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and mocha are amplified in this dramatic, deeply resonant wine. Gorgeous."
