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From 1840 to today, the fame of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion has continued to grow.
First "Château de Canolle," then "La Rivette," then successively "La rivette," and "Brion-Larrivet," it is not until 1874 that the property acquires its almost definitive name.
Named then "Château Haut-Brion Larrivet", it belongs to Ernest Laurent, a merchant of the Place de Bordeaux.
In 1893, the Château Haut-Brion-Larrivet becomes the property of Bordeaux shipowners, Messrs. Les fils de Théodor Conseil. Enlarged, developed, the property then had 50 hectares of vines.
A trip back in time propels us to 1898, a fabulous year when the famous Féret guide classifies the wines of Château as an "exceptional vintage" of the Graves.
In 1929, the property finally found its name: Château Larrivet Haut-Brion. Its new owner, Mr. Guillemaud, acquired the entire vineyard in 1941.
He would remain its demanding and attentive owner until 1982.
Harvest : From August 25 to September 1, a very hot, humid spring favored strong growth. An equally hot and humid summer, followed by 2 heat waves at the end of August and beginning of September, accelerated the start of the harvest.
Maturation : 70% new barrels, 30% wooden vats
A production area of 9 ha. Sandy gravel on limestone bedrock.
Average vine age of 30 years.
Parcel harvest. Hand-picked when perfectly ripe, transported in small crates and sorted by hand.
Vinification : The grapes were pressed in pneumatic presses, yielding clean, fresh juices that required very light settling. Fermentation proceeded rapidly at cool temperatures to maximize the year's aromatic potential.
Golden color, expressive nose of ripe Sauvignon with hints of summer yellow fruit, lemon and tangerine.
Long-lasting, rich and complex on the palate, with freshness rising to the finish. Citrus notes that emerge after the fruit, aromas of citron and Buddha's hand zest.
