Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc 2022

Description:
Located in the heart of the esteemed Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion stands out for its commitment to excellence and authenticity. 

The white wines, made from a delicate blend of Sauvignon and Sémillon, impress with their aromatic finesse and fresh complexity. Expressing floral, citrus, and tropical notes, they bring an elegant balance, ideal for seafood pairings or refined aperitifs. These whites are a testament to the estate’s versatility and craftsmanship.

The gravel-rich soils of the vineyard provide ideal growing conditions for Bordeaux’s noble grape varieties. Combined with meticulous vineyard management and modern vinification techniques, this terroir gives rise to wines of consistent quality and great personality. Each plot is vinified separately and aged in French oak barrels to enhance its unique expression.

95-96/100 Points - James Suckling
"This is solid with dried pineapple, grapefruit and apple character. It’s full-bodied with fantastic structure and depth. Phenolics are all there. Serious. 86% Sauvignon and the rest 
Semillon."

92-94/100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
"The 2022 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc features baked apples, poached pears, and toasted almonds scents with touches of lime leaves and baking bread. The medium-bodied palate delivers great intensity of spicy apple and savoury flavours, supported by a crisp backbone, finishing long and spicy."

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: pale yellow with golden highlights, clear and bright.
Nose: fine, vibrant and expressive, with citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), pear, white flowers and ripe tropical notes, complemented by mineral nuances and a hint of amber.
Palate: broad, elegant and perfectly structured. The attack is crisp and pure, followed by a generous, crystalline mid-palate, supported by refreshing acidity. The finish is long, saline and persistent, with confit citrus and warm stone notes.

Food Pairings: Beautiful with oysters and shellfish, fine fish in sauce, crustaceans, creamy poultry dishes or aged cheeses.