Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion 2019 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is aromatic, powerful, racy and offers power. It reveals notes of wild cassis, cornflower, small notes of pencil lead associated with touches of dense/crushed blackberry, cocoa, nutmeg as well as a fine hint of cardamom, iris and cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, harmony, a beautiful minerality, freshness, a good definition, juiciness, gourmandize as well as a fine tension, fat and suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of violet associated with fine touches of cornflower, pencil lead as well as discreet hints of caramelization and chocolate. Good length. Tannins are elegant and well-buillt.