Larrivet Hb Pessac Leognan 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Larrivet Hb
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Cabernet Franc 21%, Merlot 18%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Vinous (A. Galloni) 94; Jane Anson 94; Pessac-Léognan Best Of Wine Tourism Gold (producer)

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with violet and orange-zest accents; tobacco, licorice and floral lift. Medium–full body, silky texture, polished tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, grilled miso aubergine.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification; ~5% whole-bunch fermentation, aged ~16 months in oak barrels; careful extraction and blending before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion (Gervoson family ownership since 1987). ~100 ha estate (61 ha red), recent modernization of cellar and biodiversity/agroforestry initiatives under current team.