2020 Larrivet Haut Brion rouge

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion could present itself as the joyous synthesis of a unique terroir, both complex and homogeneous, and of a production infrastructure totally adapted to the reality of the vineyard on which it is based, and of a team gathered around Philippe and Christine Gervoson, whose high standards are expressed in the spirit of permanent research that drives them. A synthesis whose watchword would be balance: that of a great wine in perfect harmony with its terroir. Key points - The vintage garden, a garden dedicated to the wine world - An importance for art, with concrete eggs, in the cellar, painted by graphic design students every year - Family Owned - Well noted wines and of good quality Planted area 75 ha Terroir Characteristics of the average terrace of Graves of Bordeaux. Strongly gravelly with a sandy or clayey matrix. Dissected into remarkably exposed and perfectly drained croups. Harvest Manual in crates, sorted on table before de-stemming then optical sorting Vinifcation Plot in small thermoregulated concrete vats, gravity filling, de-stemming without crushing, regular punching down, long maceration (4 to 5 weeks) Ageing In an air-conditionned cellar, traditional racking. Aging by thirds: in new French oak barrels, in one-wine barrels and in two-wine barrels for 14 to 18 months. Fining Fining with egg white before light filtration for bottling process Tasting Note Delicate notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) and juicy red fruits infuse on the nose. On the palate, the wine is smooth, opulent, and well balanced. The expression of the fruit is precise, led by the generosity of the Merlots. The Cabernet Franc brings elegance and freshness while the Cabernet Sauvignon creates a supple and delicate tannic structure.