Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, vanilla, some coffee and plums, denser knit nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, red fruits core with fairly lush dark fruits around it, an impressive Larrivet! 92-94

2018 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

MAR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, nuanced, tropical and quite floral nose. Fresh acidity, some bitterness, apples, lemons and spices, fairly detailed, somewhat smoky, long. 90-92

2018 Le Bordeaux de Larrivet Haut-Brion

JUN 19 Pale lemon yellow. Some apples and yellow fruits nose, light. Fresh acidity, apples, light bodied, fruity. 84

2017 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 18 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, floral notes, some herbs behind, mint and graphite notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, structured behind fairly intense fruit, long. 91-93

2017 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

APR 18 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, peach and a refreshing touch of passion fruits over lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, citrus, spices, lemons, minerals, fresh and bright, intense, long. Probably best ever Larrivet blanc. 92-94

2016 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

MAY 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, liquorice and dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, herbs, dark fruits, spices, fairly refreshing, long finish. 91

2016 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, spices, anise, cassis, vanilla and pepper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, anise, liquorice, quite woody at this stage but should handle it nicely. 89-91

2016 Le Bordeaux de Larrivet Haut-Brion

JUN 19 Ruby. Red berries, anise, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices. 84

2016 Le Bordeaux de Larrivet Haut-Brion

AUG 17 Ruby. Dark fruits and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, lighter. 83

2016 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

MAY 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh nose, tight. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, some citrus, elegant, lovely balance, long if narrower, a focused Larrivet blanc. 91

2016 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, ripe gooseberries, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, grapefruits, lemons, minerals, playful, elegant. 89-91

2016 Le Bordeaux de Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

AUG 17 Pale lemon yellow. Light gooseberries and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, light, leaner. 84

2015 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some floral notes nose, minerals, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, minerals, long. 90-92

2015 Le Bordeaux de Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, some anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, leaner. 83

2015 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, some vanilla and lemons, peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some peach, light tropical note, vanilla finish, long. 89-91

2015 Le Bordeaux de Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 17 Third from Larrivet. Pale lemon yellow. Light herbal nose, some cats pee. Fresh acidity, light, lean, fresh. 84

2014 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

JUN 15 Ruby. Ripe, fruity and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, good length. 89

2014 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 15 Ruby. Minerals, dark fruits and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and rounded, barrels more integrated on the palate than nose. 88-90

2014 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

APR 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, minerals, good length. 88-90

2013 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
APR 14 Ruby. Red fruity, vanilla, spices and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, bit short. 86-88

2013 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
APR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla, bit flinty nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity palate, thinner, crisp, long. 90-92

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

SEP 13 Ruby. Scented, bell peppers, cassis and light minerality nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and vanilla palate, slightly rough finish. 88

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

JUN 13 Deep ruby. Vanilla and darker fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, riper feel, dark berries, fruity, good length. 88

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

APR 13 Deep ruby. Touch of herbs and dark fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, easy going, some vanilla. 86-88

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

SEP 13 Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, lime, vanilla and smoky nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and richer, a bit oaky as always, served a bit warm, so alcohol shows, good length. 88

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

JUN 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lime and scented nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, somewhat bitter finish, good length. 88

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

APR 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fairly lively and almost creamy palate, quite long. 88-90

2012 Les Demoiselles de Larrivet Haut-Brion

JUN 15 Pale lemon yellow. Fruity nose, tropical, minerals, some flint, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, rich, rounded, fruity, intense, little bit warm, needs to be served chilled (14,5), ripe, almost sweet fruits, apricots, good length. 89

2011 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
SEP 12 Deep ruby, licorice, plums, cassis and Pessac-minerals. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, a bit short. 87

2011 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
SEP 12 Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, barrel notes over shadow a bit. Chassagne feel. Fresh acidity, elegant and easy going palate, some oak always disturbing. 89

2009 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

SEP 13 Towards lemon yellow. Grapefruit, smoke and vanilla nose. Bit rich. Fairly fresh acidity, elegant texture, fruity, again overshadowed by vanilla and oak spices, creamy texture, good length. 87

2009 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
SEP 12 Pale lemon yellow, fresh lime, minerals and apples. Fresh acidity, could have a little less oak, lemon mineraly finish, good length. 89

2007 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

SEP 13 Ruby. Cherries, red berries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, leanish, good length. 87

2006 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

JUL 18 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, touch of starting figs after a few hours in decanter, light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs, structured, vanilla and spices, wood is even now prevalent, long. 91

2006 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

AUG 15 Ruby. Cassis, leather, scented, light figs note, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if woody, even with a few hours in decanter it can’t swallow the wood and the finish is somewhat lean and dry, good length. 88

2006 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
FEB 13  Pale golden. Some vanilla, lightly smoked minerals, touch of apricots and some tropical notes over ripe yellow apples. Fresh acidity, rounded body, towards creamy texture, good length. 90

2006 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

MAY 11 Lemon yellow, minerals, flint and the smokey Pessac minerals, refreshing, good texture, one of those wines that seems perfectly made, but still never quite grasps the imagination. Good length. 88

2005 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
JUL 15 Served blind. Pale golden. Butter, fruity, tropical, vanilla and honey, almost like a dessert wine on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, vanilla, spices, smokey, bit alcoholic, towards somewhat ungainly. 86

2005 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
NOV 11 Towards pale gold, vanilla, fat, butter, hides the Pessac lemons and minerals, slightly heavy on the oak and the lesser 05 acidity doesn't quite help it either. Fatty texture, good length, but I prefer it in a fresher vintage. 89

1986 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
MAY 12 Botton neck fill, lemon yellow. Some oxidized apples and still some barrel/oak notes, calvados, bananas and beeswax. Freshish acidity, waxy, fatty texture, lime finish, drying. 83

Château Picque Caillou

Pessac-Léognan

2018 Château Picque Caillou

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, floral, scented, faint minerals note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, liquorice, lighter finish. 88-90

2018 Château Picque Caillou blanc

MAR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons and spices, detailed, nuanced, playful, one superb Picque Caillou, WOW! 90-92

2016 Château Picque Caillou

MAY 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise and spices nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light herbal note, dark fruits but quite thin. Good length. 87

2016 Château Picque Caillou

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, some minerals, ripe fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, anise, bitter wood. 86-88

2016 Château Picque Caillou blanc

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, minerals, vanilla and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, rounded, elegant. 88-90

2015 Château Picque Caillou

APR 16 Ruby. Raspberries, scented, fruity, minerals and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, red berries, elegant and long. 90-92

2015 Château Picque Caillou blanc

JAN 19 80SB 20S. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, anise, vanilla nose, not too intense. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, detailed, refreshing, lovely balance, good length. Drink over the next five to seven years or so. 88

2015 Château Picque Caillou blanc

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, lime, minerals and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, vanilla, spices, good length. 88-90

2014 Château Picque Caillou

JUN 15 Ruby. Scented, sweet, ripe, fruity and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, sweet fruits, good length. 89

2014 Château Picque Caillou

APR 15 Ruby. Fruity, dark berries and red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded, fruity, lovely balance, smooth feel, long. 90-92

2014 Château Picque Caillou blanc

APR 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity palate, lively, fresh and detailed, long. 90-92

2013 Château Picque Caillou
APR 14 Ruby. Scented, vanilla and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit herbal, thin finish. 86-88

2013 Château Picque Caillou blanc
APR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tropical touch and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh if a bit thin, good length. 86-88

2012 Château Picque Caillou

APR 13 Deep ruby. Dusty and woody, not pleasant, could be bad sample . 82-84

2012 Château Picque Caillou blanc

APR 13 Pale lemon yellow. Lime, lemons and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, elegant body, soft texture, fairly nuanced, good length. 84-86

2010 Château Picque Caillou

NOV 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, rich and intense nose, coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, plums palate, good length. 87

2005 Château Picque Caillou
Ruby, ok frukt, litt krydder og røde bær, snev av te, aromatisk. Slank kropp, ok syre, litt grønne tanniner, tett frukt og grei lengde. 86

Château Pontac Monplaisir

Pessac-Léognan

2013 Château Pontac Monplaisir blanc

SEP 15 Pale lemon yellow. Bit more shut, grapefruits, lemons, some minerals and honey, richer nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, grapefruits, minerals, some vanilla, fruity, almost candied lemons, good length. 89

2013 Château Pontac Monplaisir Cuvée PM blanc

SEP 15 2500 bottles made. Towards lemon yellow. Honey, some vanilla, beeswax note, spices, lychee, apricots and ripe grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, intense, juicy, lemons and grapefruits palate, minerals and vanilla, long finish. 92

2012 Château Pontac Monplaisir

SEP 15 Ruby. Scented, cassis, some blueberries, minerals nose. Quite classic and lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fairly focused, somewhat rustic texture with fruit to back it, give it an hour in decanter or wait a few years. 88

2012 Château Pontac Monplaisir

APR 13 Deep ruby. Rich, mature and overripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and sweet palate. 82-84

2012 Château Pontac Monplaisir blanc

SEP 15 Pale lemon yellow. Peach, apples, some grapefruits, vanilla and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, quite elegant in its riper somewhat exotic style, good length. 89

2012 Château Pontac Monplaisir

APR 13 Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit and apples nose. Freshish acidity, easy and simple. 81-83

2011 Château Pontac Monplaisir blanc

SEP 15 Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some vanilla, heavier grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, grapefruits, minerals, lemons finish, long. 90

Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe

2018 Château Meyney

APR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, scented, dark fruity, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, intense, layered, detailed, nuanced, depth and complexity, with a lovely long finish. A juicy Meyney. 92-94

2017 Château Meyney

APR 18 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, fruity, blueberries, scented nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, some spices, long. 90-92

2016 Château Meyney

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, dark berries, spices, anise, coffee, darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, anise, refreshing, long. 90-92

2015 Château Meyney

APR 16 Ruby. Red berries, cassis, some floral notes, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, elegant and lively, long. 90-92

2013 Château Meyney
APR 14 Deep ruby. Red and darker berries, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, fairly elegant but untypical style for this estate in the vintage, making more modern wine? 87-89

2012 Château Meyney

APR 13 Ruby. Fruity, cassis, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, fruity and quite lively, good length. One of few that will benefit from some cellaring this year. 87-89

2010 Château Meyney

JAN 16 55CS 30M 15 PV Ruby. Dark fruity, rich nose, blackberries and plums, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy and fruity for Meyney, structured, cellar it for a few years. Long. 90

2010 Château Meyney
JUN 13 Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and long. 90

2010 Château Meyney

JUN 11 Deep ruby, fruity, structured, ripe, lovely balance, nice texture, lots of ripe tannins. 89-91

2010 Château Meyney

APR 11 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, cassis, scented, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, long, riper and denser. 91-93

2009 Château Meyney

APR 11 Ruby. Blackberries, cassis, some scented notes and floral high notes over vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant balance, long. 91

2008 Château Meyney
MAY  15 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, spices, fruity, quite intense, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, vanilla up front, structured, coffee and bitter chocolate, good length. 89

2008 Château Meyney
NOV 11 Ruby, quite intense nose, fresh, lively even, beautiful fruit, lots of ripe tannins, long. I always find such joy in Meyney, classic Bordeaux. 90

2008 Château Meyney

APR 11 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, fruity, tight at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some figs, good length. 89

2007 Château Meyney

APR 19 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, still some structure, decant for half an hour and enjoy this over the next ten years or so depending on how mature you like it. 88

2007 Château Meyney

APR 17 Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, light scented note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, not too complex but drinking nicely now with charm. 89

2007 Château Meyney

APR 11 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some vanilla and herbs nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter bodied, good length. 87

2006 Château Meyney

MAY 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, violets nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, dark berries, firmer finish. 88

2006 Château Meyney

DEC 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, intense, minty, some spices, minerals and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, leaner finish, good length. 87

2006 Château Meyney
MAY 15 Ruby. Cassis, scented, tobacco, cedar notes behind, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, intense, fruity, slight herbal note, maybe even a few astringent tannins, bell peppers, juicy fruit, long. 90

2006 Château Meyney
JUN 14 Ruby. Cassis, leather notes, just starting prunes, fruity and evolving nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and lively, little bit dry 06 finish, good length. 88

2006 Château Meyney

MAR 13 Deep ruby. Cassis and blueberries, vanilla, coffee touch and chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, biting texture and very young. Needs many years or hours of decanting, the 06's are mostly too rough still, even at this level. 89

2006 Château Meyney
NOV 11 Ruby, cassis, leather, some herbs, classic St Estèphe. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit and fruity Meyney, nice texture, good length. 89

2004 Château Meyney

AUG 15 Ruby. Scented, some violets, cassis, some vanilla, light mineral note, very elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, very elegant for the vintage, best bottle I've had of this. 91

2004 Château Meyney
JUN 15 Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, exotic, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, youthful nose still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, red berries, cassis, vanilla, still structured, some leather and tobacco, good length. 89

2004 Château Meyney
MAY 11 Dark ruby, chocolate, coffee, leather, blackcurrant's, fresh and lively St Estèphe. Playful acidity, ripe tannins, needs time in the cellar still, long finish. 90

2004 Château Meyney

APR 11 Ruby. Scented, cassis, blueberries, touch of leather showing up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, good length. 88

2004 Château Meyney

MAY 09 Ruby. Vanilla, spices, cassis, blueberries, some scented notes with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, some herbs, good length. 89

2000 Château Meyney

JUN 09 Ruby. Vanilla, blackberries, some blueberry jam, vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite intense, some spices, anise, long. 91

1999 Château Meyney
NOV 11 Ruby with thin brick rim. Evolving beautifully, plums and prunes are emerging, nice intensity, pure Médoc. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and long length. Seems to be at peak soon. 89

1998 Château Meyney
AUG 12 Ruby with garnet rim. Cassis, fine leather, some vanilla and anise. Starting prunes, getting fuller with air. Fresh acidity, tannins ripe and just starting to melt. One of my best bottles of many, this one, my last of a very popular house wine. Long. 89

1998 Château Meyney
MAY 12 Yet another vintage of the more or less housewine that I enjoy much of. Ruby with garnet rim, fresh nose of cassis, plums, licorice and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and nice length. Maturing nicely and for me, it's a drink over the next few years while still fruity. 89

1998 Château Meyney

OCT 11 Ruby. Leather, chocolate, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, leather, blackcurrants, good length. 88

1998 Château Meyney

JUL 11 Ruby. Figs, dates, some minerals, scented nose, leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, figs, some tobacco, drinking well now, good length. 88

1998 Château Meyney

FEB 09 Ruby, garnet rim. Some liquorice, blueberries, leather, touch of tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, elegant texture, dates, maturing nicely. 89

1998 Château Meyney

MAR 09 Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, dates, leather, some vanilla, more mature bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, plums, dates, this one is drink now. 88

1997 Château Meyney

JAN 08 Ruby. Blackberries, some herbs, scented, elegant if lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body, red berries, dark fruits, fairly playful, good length. 88

1996 Château Meyney

NOV 11 Ruby with garnet rim. Figs, dates, some spices, minerals and alight violets note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries core, some blueberries and figs, good length. 88

1989 Château Meyney

JUN 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Mint, minerals, scented, red berries, figs, anise, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, fruity, some blueberries and figs, touch earthy, graphite minerals finish. Long. 92

1986 Château Meyney
JUN 13 (Imperial) Deep ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, floral, anise, leather and quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and elegantly fruity. A splendid vintage for Meyney as well as all the old Cordier estates. Long and refreshing. 92

1982 Château Meyney

OCT 15 Magnum. Ruby, brick rim. Some dark fruits and leather, some unclean notes towards cork. Lacks fruit and finish on the palate.

1975 Château Meyney

MAR 13 (magnum) Served blind. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Floral, elegant nose, cassis, slight cedar, flirting, light tobacco, scented, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, lovely fruit, elegant and long. I was on 78 Meyney. 90

1966 Château Meyney

MAY 14 (Double magnum) Fill one cm below cork. Ruby, garnet rim. Slightly scented, plums and leather on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, starting to dry, figs and prunes. 86