Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2022

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge 2022 is a polished and expressive Pessac-Léognan that combines richness with refined structure. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, graphite, violets, cocoa, and smoky cedar lead into a medium- to full-bodied palate with supple tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine is both generous and precise, showing excellent balance between ripe fruit and mineral freshness, with a long, elegant finish.

Professional Ratings

• James Suckling: 95–96 pts
• Wine Advocate: 93–95 pts
• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 93–95 pts
• Jeb Dunnuck: 94–96 pts
• Decanter: 94 pts

Critics praised its purity, floral lift, polished texture, and seamless oak integration, highlighting it as one of the standout value-driven Pessac-Léognan wines of the vintage. Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2022 is approachable in youth but has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next decade or more.