Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2019 (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
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Country
France
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Region
Bordeaux
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Sub-Region
Pessac-Leognan
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Grape
Cabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonMerlot
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
14.5%
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Food Pairing
Aged CheeseLambRoast meats
The story of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion dates back to 1987, when Philippe and Christine Gervoson acquired the estate. It is located just outside Leognan, on the same road as other prestigious Chateaux; Haut-Bailly, La Louviere, Carbonnieux. With perseverance and patience, they, whose only training was only the love of the land, devoted more than thirty years of their lives to taking up a sizeable challenge: to transform a neglected vineyard into one of the jewels of the region and shape it in their image. Château Larrivet Haut-Brion carefully preserves the authenticity and intimacy of a true family home. Today the estate is in the hands of the new generation, the Gervoson’s three daughters, with Emilie at the helm.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby color. Great aromatic complexity with notes of ripe fruits, spices, licorice and smoke. The palate is full and concentrated with focused acidity and seamlessly integrated tannins from bottle age. Enjoy this with a special meal and good company. Roast lamb, venison or duck would compliment this special bottle.
Method
A blend of 65 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The vines are on average 35 years old and grow on deep gravel with clay. The grapes are hand harvested, sorted and destemmed before being crushed and fermented, plot by plot, in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks at about 28-32°C with 3-4 pumping daily pumpovers and a long maceration of 25-30 days. The wine ages 14 to 18 month in 40% new oak barrels.
