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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is located in the commune of Léognan, in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. It is owned by the Gervoson family, who manage its 75 hectares of vines, as well as a wine trail in the château grounds. Find out more
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The history of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion



After being called Château de Canolle, then La Rivette, then Brion-Larrivet, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion obtained its definitive name in 1874. It was then owned by Ernest Laurent, a merchant in the Place de Bordeaux. In 1893, it passed into the hands of Bordeaux shipowners, the Conseil brothers. They began to develop the vineyard, which now comprised 50 hectares of vines. In 1898, the Féret guide classified the Château's wines as an "exceptional growth" in the Graves region.

During the wine crisis of 1930, the vines were ravaged. It wasn't until 1941 and the new owner of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion, Monsieur Guillemaud, that the vineyard was restored to its former glory. He kept the château until 1982.

In 1987, the new owners - the Gervoson family - set about enlarging and improving the vineyard. By this time, the vineyard had been reduced to 17 hectares and the park to 13 hectares. The acquisition of new plantations brought the vineyard to 72.5 hectares, with 61 hectares dedicated to red wine and 11.5 hectares to white wine. Today, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is still owned by the Gervoson family and its vineyards cover 75 hectares.

The Château Larrivet Haut-Brion vineyard



The soils of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion are characteristic of the middle terrace of the Bordeaux Graves. Its hilltops benefit from exceptional sun exposure and are perfectly drained, thanks to the strongly gravelly soil with a sandy or clay matrix.

For the red wine, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is planted with 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. For the white wine, it is composed of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Semillon. The average age of the vines is 30 years for the red wine and 25 years for the white wine. Harvesting is carried out by hand in crates, as well as mechanically.

The wines of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion



Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge


Château Larrivet Haut-Brion rouge boasts a magnificent garnet-red color. The nose is complex, blending aromas of black fruits with a background of vanilla. The palate is dense, with a powerful evolution. It is suave and always harmonious. The finish brings out the fine, silky tannins. Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is an excellent wine for laying down.

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc


Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc has a pale yellow color with golden highlights. The nose is complex, with scents of lemon, tangerine and pineapple, with vanilla and woody notes in the background. A full-bodied, well-balanced wine.

Les Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge


Les Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut-Brion is the château's second wine. Its garnet-red color is dense. It exudes a bouquet of black fruits, and the palate is round and equally fruity. A fleshy wine with a long finish.
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