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DECANTER: "Slate and stone on the nose with black bramble fruits. Clean and crisp with bite on the palate, just a rush of black liquorice-laced fruits, this has the salinity to the fore, a touch of austerity but on the right side, giving it this serious edge which is so appealing. It's sophisticated and maybe even a little shy at this point but feels well worked with intensity and poise. You're really tasting the terroir in the glass here - one to seek out. Tasted twice."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, strawberries, currants, herbs, and a touch of cigar smoke create the nose. Medium-bodied, vibrant, fresh, and elegant, the refined palate is fresh, spicy, and refreshing on the mid-palate, which is also elegant, lifted, and refined. This is quite successful for the vintage. The wine is made from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is the first time in the history of the estate that the wine was produced using only Cabernet in the blend. The yields were quite low at 20 hectoliters per hectare, which is as you can guess, is due to the lack of Merlot this year. 2024-2045."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2021 Larrivet Haut-Brion delivers rich aromas of dark fruits, cassis, coniferous forest floor, licorice and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. This charming, demonstrative middleweight is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Cabernet Franc this year."
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WEINWISSER: "Intensiv würziges Bouquet, zarte Rauchnote von der Barrique, ein Hauch Noisette, blaubeerige Konturen, Lakritze und Heidelbeergelee. Am satten Gaumen weiche Textur, (zu) nervige Rasse und festgezurrtes Tanninkorsett. Im verkapselten Finale Wildkirsche, Schlehensaft und mürbe Adstringenz, aufgerundet."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2021 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is terrific, with deep purple and blue fruits as well as some violet notes, medium body, a round, supple texture, and a good finish."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A juicy red with medium body, round tannins and a delicious finish. Slightly earthy, but a pleasant wine with subtlety and presence."