Larrivet Haut Brion - Pessac Leognan 2020 750ML hidden medium-bodied flavors coat the palate

medium-bodied flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract while a subtle bead of minerality adds a sense of lift to the lightly austere

ripe but not jammy fruit

tropical florals

On the nose it is pronounced and complex offering notes of wild berries that perfectly mingle with hints of spice: tobacco and vanilla above all

The 2017 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru offers more red fruit than Mugneret-Gibourg's Ruchottes and is equally well defined and poised

Larrivet Haut Brion - Pessac Leognan 2020 750ML hidden medium-bodied flavors coat the palateThe 2020 Larrivet Haut Brion bursts with aromas of red berries, vine smoke, orange rind and petals, followed by a medium to full bodied, lively and complete palate built around powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors. The team employed some whole bunch for their old vine Cabernet Franc this year, and the results are excellent. This is an impressively vibrant, harmonious wine from this address.