2018 Chateau Larrivet-Haut-Brion rouge Pessac-Leognan AC

Decanter.com – 92 pts – JA: *Dark spice and slivers of black chocolate make this a gourmet Pessac-Léognan but showing restraint at the same time. Successful, and a reflection of how much work is being done at this property to ensure balanced wines full of personality.* - 11/2020

Falstaff Magazin – 93 pts – PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Angenehme Holzwürze, schwarzes Waldbeerkonfit unterlegt, ein Hauch von Nougat und kandierten Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, feines Brombeerkonfit, gut integrierte runde Tannine, Brombeerkonfit und etwas Schokolade im Abgang, gute Länge, ein facettenreicher Speisenbegleiter.* - 05/2019

*Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Larrivet Haut-Brion offers up notes of baked plums, stewed cherries and warm cassis with hints of wilted roses, bouquet garni and raisin cake. Medium-bodied with a good amount of spicy baked berries flavors, the palate has a clever structure of soft tannins and lovely freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.* (91-93/100)

JancisRobinson.com – 16/20pts – JH: *Dark with purple-crimson rim. Plenty of sweet oak spice on the nose but it is well integrated with the scented, nicely dusty black fruit. Oaky but also fragrant. Dry, dusty-fine but firm, compact tannins. A lightness of touch that carries through to the finish and succulence from the fruit that holds up well to the oak.* - 10/2020

JamesSuckling.com – 92-93pts - JS: * Deepness and reality to this young Pessac with hot-stone and blueberry character. Hints of minerals, too. Medium body. Bright finish.*

Vinous.com – (89-92) pts – AG: *A bold, powerful wine, the 2018 Larrivet Haut-Brion speaks with real authority. Smoke, dried flowers, raspberry jam and mint infuse the 2018 with tons of pungent flavor intensity and Cabernet character. Muscular tannins give the wine drive and energy through to the finish. There is so much to admire. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot. Tasted two times.* - 04/2019

*The wine shows a fine black currant flavor that´s supported by firm tannins and fresh acidity. It has an attractive touch of spice, along with plenty of juicy acidity.* (92-94/100)