Larrivet Haut Brion Rouge 2020 (750ML)

93/95 JD / 92-93 JS / 91-93 WA / 92 DE 

Lots of blue fruits, spring flowers, candied orange, and exotic fruit notes emerge from the 2020 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion, a medium to full-bodied, floral, exotic, incredibly pure wine that opens up nicely with time in the glass. Possessing bright tannins, good overall concentration, and exceptional balance, this beautiful Pessac-Léognan will require just 4-5 years of bottle age to be drinkable and cruise for two decades. - Jeb Dunnuck

A firm, silky red with blackberry, walnut and a hint of iron. Medium body. Fine tannins. Nice energy to this. - James Suckling

The 2020 Larrivet Haut-Brion displays a deep garnet-purple color and exuberant scents of kirsch, black cherry preserves, stewed plums and warm cassis, plus hints of cinnamon stick and ground cloves with a waft of wilted roses. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of red and black fruit preserves, framed by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

Well worked aromatics, expressive while still being subtle. Great location just down the road from Haut-Bailly, this has plenty of power through the core of the wine with dark fruits, rosemary and sage spices - good quality. Shuts down on the finish a little. A yield of 28hl/ha, 100% new oak for Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, and entirely amphora for the Merlots. Tasted twice. - Jane Anson, Decanter