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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Oct 2014

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2012-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2010

Straight, fresh cassis. Thick and sweet start and then lots of fresh fruit. Light tannins on the finish. Very refreshing. (JR)

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2008-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2009

This seems so heavy after the Ovilos! Competent and sweet and correct, but it really serves mainly to showcase the Greek Ovilos 2008 tasted alongside it. (JR)

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2009-2019, Robert Parker, Feb 2009

An attractive, smoky, spicy, burning ember aroma is accompanied by scents of creamy black currants and underbrush in this earthy, medium-bodied, textbook Pessac-Leognan. Moderate concentration, an exceptional aromatic display, and light tannin in the finish suggest it should drink well for a decade.

About the producer

Square Larrivet Haut-Briand
Larrivet Haut Brion

Known as La Rivette prior to the late 19th century, this property is owned by the Gervoson family (best known for the Bonne Maman brand). They farm 75 hectares, with around seven of those dedicated to white grapes.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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