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Larrivet Haut Brion Rouge 2003 75cl

AOC | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | France
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Critics scores
88 Wine Spectator
Pretty aromas of plum, berry and roses follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with soft tannins and lots of nice fruit. Balanced and delicious. Drink now through 2008. 12,500 cases made. ?JS
86 Robert Parker
The 2003 vintage does not appear to be up to the high standards of this well-run Pessac-Leognan estate. Lean and earthy, with notes of tobacco, cedar, and black cherries, this dark plum/ruby-tinged 2003 possesses an attenuated, pinched, narrow mid-palate and finish. It can be consumed over the next decade.
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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion was cited as one of the leading wines in the commune of Léognan as early as 1840. The Gervoson family acquired the estate in 1987 and has worked hard ever since to restore this wine's illustrious reputation. Larrivet Haut-Brion is an immensely charming 100-hectare property. The superb 19th century château also has 13 hectares of attractive grounds. The vines are grown on high and medium-size rises of Garonne gravel. The estate also features woods and meadows. An ambitious modernization program in the cellar (pneumatic winepress using inert gas, optical sorting of grapes, etc.) and vineyard (detailed soil survey for improved plot-by-plot management) has resulted in wines reputed for their elegance and character. Representing the upcoming generation of her family, Émilie Gervoson tirelessly promotes Château Larrivet Haut-Brion around the world.