Region: Bordeaux, France
Producer: Château Larrivaux Vintage: 2016 Grape: 53% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon; 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Type: Red
Size: 75CL

Notes:

Chateau Larrivaux is a Haut-Medoc located in the commune of Cissac-en-Medoc bordering Saint-Estephe. This 25 hectare property has been run by women of the family since 1580. Berengere Tesseron, seconded by Christophe Barbey (technical director), manages the property that produces wines that are Merlot-based.

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Larrivaux gives up warm blackberries, redcurrants and cherries with nuances of earth, herbs and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing, with some chewy grip and an earthy finish.The nose is quite powerful presenting aromas of black fruit, providing a remarkable freshness. In the mouth, the wine is endowed with a structure that has a well-integrated tannins. There is a hint of orange peel that is very seductive, and present in the wines fruity finish.