"Tasted blind at the 2005 Southwold tasting, the 2005 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc has a lovely resinous, lightly honeyed bouquet with hints of toffee apple and nutmeg with just a touch of reduction. The palate is well balanced with good depth, actually not that far in style from a mature Chardonnay, with a pleasing waxy finish. I remember this showing very well back in 2009 and several years later it remains a supremely well-crafted, complex dry white Bordeaux. Tasted February 2017." -Neal Martin
Wine Spectator
WS91
"Rich and round with apple, lemon and toasted oak. Full-bodied, with good fruit and a medium finish. Solid wine."
Wine Enthusiast
WE92
"Attractive rosemary and thyme aromas lead to a very fresh wine with a herbal element. Excellent, with delicious fruit."
