Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2020

A fruity and elegant red wine from Graves

The property

Superbly located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the Château Larrivet Haut-Brion shines in the south of Bordeaux. The estate regained its nobility following its acquisition in 1987 by the Gervoson family who passionately and enthusiastically strive to produce wines of character and great elegance.

The vineyard

From 17 hectares of vines in 1987, this Pessac-Léognan estate has grown to 75 hectares in just a few years following the acquisition of new vineyard plots and new plantings. The vineyard is located on the middle terrace of the Graves of Bordeaux. The soils are therefore heavily gravelly, clayey and sandy. These hillsides thus benefit from a superb exposure and are ideally drained.

The vintage

The earliest year of the last decade, 2020 began with a mild and rainy winter promoting bud break three weeks ahead of schedule and accelerated vegetation growth in the spring. If heavy rainfall marks the period from late May to early June, the particularly hot month of July is followed by a very dry August. The deep rooting of the vines, which are on average 40 years old, coupled with regular soil work, have allowed to draw deep the necessary resources to fight against strong water stress. The clemency of the weather conditions at the end of August and the beginning of September allowed for the harvest of grapes at perfect maturity and in good health with 3 weeks ahead, which is a record in the history of the property.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (58%), merlot (29%), cabernet franc (13%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2020

Tasting

Nose
The nose combines subtle fragrances of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) with aromas of juicy red fruits.

Palate
Delicious and balanced, the palate seduces with its silky touch and its delicate expression of each grape variety composing the blend. If the merlots confer intense fruity aromas, the elegance and freshness of the cabernet francs blend with the soft and delicate tannic structure characteristic of the cabernet sauvignons.