Larrivaux - Haut-Médoc 2022

Alexandre Ma

93

par Alexandre Ma le 10/03/2025

Château Larrivaux shines exceptionally in the 2022 vintage, offering a silky smooth texture akin to satin, with an enticing aroma to match. The clay-limestone soil has played an invaluable role in the hot, dry 2022 vintage. The clear and captivating fragrances of sour jujube, hawthorn, and raspberry are immediately noticeable, while hazelnut, clove, and grass fruit add a delicate and refined touch. A subtle hint of violet further enhances the charm. I highly recommend this classic wine.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

par Jane Anson le 07/03/2025

Gunsmoke reduction on opening, clears quickly and this a good quality balanced Haut-Médoc with plenty of charm and personality, a little tight in its tannic hold, black chocolate, cocoa bean, espresso. Run by generations of women since 1850, this is one to watch. Located in Cissac, lovely waves of rosebuds and iris. Tasted twice, great value option.

Wine Advocate

91

par Yohan Castaing le 06/03/2025

Situated at the borders of the appellation Saint-Estèphe but within the appellation Médoc, the 2022 Larrivaux reveals a somber, dark bouquet of spices and dark berries mingled with elegant toasty notes. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated with structured tannins, it's well-balanced with a long and a bit firm finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92

par Jeff Leve le 04/03/2025

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Jeb DUNNUCK

92

par Jeb Dunnuck le 28/02/2025

From vines next to Saint-Estèphe, in the northern part of the appellation, the 2022 Château Larrivaux is deep purple-hued and has a gorgeous nose of cassis, black cherries, graphite, damp earth, and spicy oak. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, layered, textured 2022 that has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It should have a minimum of 10-12 years of longevity.

Yvesbeck.wine

91

par Yves Beck le 25/02/2025

51% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc Encore bien marqué par son élevage, le bouquet de Larrivaux révèle des nuances de bois frais ainsi que des notes confites. Suave en attaque, le vin se déroule de manière linéaire et sans accroc. Il est soutenu par des tannins veloutés et denses qui offrent une belle assise. Un vin charmant qui mérite encore un peu d'épanouissement. 2027-2037 91/100

Vinous

91

par Neal Martin le 12/02/2025

The 2022 Larrivaux has a vibrant nose with a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and loamy scents emerging with time. It shows fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and focused with grainy tannins and hints of cedar and mint in the background, heading toward the controlled, persistent finish. What a fine Haut-Médoc this is.

Jamessuckling.com

92

par James Suckling le 03/02/2025

Dried herbs with a touch of vanilla and graphite to the creamy currants. Sleek and chalky on the medium-bodied palate with juicy fruit and an even, medium-long finish. Drink or hold.

Vinous

92

par Antonio Galloni le 28/01/2025

The 2022 Larrivaux is a delight. Intensely floral overtones are laced into a core of red/purplish fruit. Juicy and immediate but with plenty of supporting structure, Larrivaux is on the exuberant side in 2022, and yet all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout.

Decanter.com

90

par Georgina Hindle le 25/05/2023

Rich, ripe and intense fruit on the nose. Controlled and lean on the palate, less plush than the nose suggests, but still with firm, softly chewy tannins that give a cool, stony grip. A little bit herbal and toasted with the fruit getting pushed to the background leaving some bitter dark chocolate, tobacco and flint elements to linger on the finish. Harvest 19 September-3 October. Yield of 32hl/ha. Tasted twice.

Alexandre Ma

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par Alexandre Ma le 17/05/2023

Château Larrivaux 2022 is pretty nice, boasting a palate as smooth as silk and a charming aroma. The clay-limestone soil played an immeasurable role during the arid conditions of 2022. Its vivid and captivating notes of sour dates, hawthorn, and raspberries, along with the refined and delicate scents of hazelnuts, cloves, are beautifully complemented by a hint of violets. I highly endorse this distinguished wine.

Vinous

90-92

par Neal Martin le 17/05/2023

The 2022 Larrivaux is quite opulent on the nose, with lavish black cherries and raspberry fruit, touches of desiccated orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied, more linear than the aromatics suggest thanks to a fine bead of acidity. Lightly spiced, this fans out neatly toward the finish and lingers long after the wine has departed. This is going to be very delicious.

The Vintage Journal

94-95

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2023

Deep crimson. Attractive dark plum, blackcurrant, touch espresso aromas with grilled nut notes. Richly concentrated and supple with ample dark plum, blackcurrant fruits, fine looseknit chocolaty tannins. Surprising and impressive wine. Punches well above its repuational weight. (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Vinous

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par Antonio Galloni le 09/05/2023

The 2022 Larrivaux is gorgeous. Bright and beautifully textured, Larrivaux possesses notable density. In some years, Larrivaux has been a bit light, but the 2022 offers a touch more textural depth, likely the result of low yields (frost and hail lowered production) and the warmth of the year. It will be interesting to see if there is greater ambition at play as well, but that is harder to asses from a single wine. In any event, Larrivaux is superb in 2022. Drinking window : 2025-2042

Wine Advocate

87-88

par William Kelley le 02/05/2023

The 2022 Larrivaux offers up attractive aromas of violets and dark berries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich but rather extracted palate. Attractively balanced but for an excess of tannin, a lighter touch here might well have paid dividends.

Jamessuckling.com

89-90

par James Suckling le 19/04/2023

Pretty, juicy fruit with blackberries and currants, with some chocolate undertones. Medium body. Fresh finish. A little fluid in the center palate, but nicely done.