Wine Advocate
par Neal Martin le 30/04/2015
The Château Larrivaux 2014 is a blend of 72% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot picked October 7-15. It has a laid-back bouquet, gently unfolding with brambly black fruit mixed with bay leaf and attired with a light marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with a juicy, punter-pleasing opening, slightly rough tannin at the moment, yet with decent fruit and a dash of spice on the finish. It's your straight-down-the-line, classic, cedar-tinged Claret. Tasted four times with consistent notes, this is a fine Haut-Médoc from Mrs. Tesseron.