2025 Larrivet Haut Brion
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The 2025 Larrivet Haut-Brion was picked 3 to 22 September and sees part of the crop aged in amphora. My sample showed a bit of dustiness on the nose that impeded the fruit profile. The palate is rounded and soft on the entry, but the oak seems to be singing from a different hymn sheet to the fruit. This is difficult to read at the moment and I will not assess it based on the sample received.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck
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Sporting a deep purple hue, the 2025 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion has classic aromatics of cassis, spring flowers, spicy wood, and graphite. Based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 22% Cabernet Franc, with the Cabernets raised in 50% new and once-used barrels and 5% of the Merlot aged in terracotta amphorae, I love its purity and vibrancy. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered mouthfeel, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. I'd buy it.
The 2025 Larrivet Haut-Brion offers a compelling mix of power and finesse. Cabernet aromatics confer notable inner perfume to play off a core of dark red-fleshed fruit. There's a lot to look forward to.
About the producer
Known as La Rivette prior to the late 19th century, this property is owned by the Gervoson family (best known for the Bonne Maman brand). They farm 75 hectares, with around seven of those dedicated to white grapes.