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Le Blason De Larrivet Haut-brion Pessac-leognan 750ml
2367035*-od
$74.69 $70.99 price per bottle
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| Let us take a look at the Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion?s history to understand the rich and complex background reflected by the estate?s archives. Since 1840 -the year in which the Chateau was first mentioned among the first growths of Pessac-Leognan - till today, the fame of Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion has continued growing. Called at various times Chateau de Canolle, La Rivette, and Chateau Brion-Larrivet, the estate was renamed Chateau Haut-Brion Larrivet by the owner Ernest Laurent (a Bordeaux negociant) in 1874. In 1893, the estate was acquired by the Bordeaux ship owners, Les Fils de Theodor Conseil, who enlarged the vineyards to some 50 hectares. A trip back in time takes us to 1898, a fabulous year in which the Feret ?Bordeaux and its Wines? rated the chateau a Graves cru exceptionnel. Wine production was almost non-existent during the depression of the 1930s, at which time many vines were uprooted. The property was given its current name, Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion, in 1929 by Jacques Guillemaud (owner since 1941). Devoted and hard-working, he conscientiously managed the estate until 1982. In 1987, Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion was acquired by the Gervoson family, who set about recreating the grandeur of the Chateau. Currently, the Chateau is comprised of 17 hectares of vineyards, a wooded park of 13 hectares and other notable attributes, giving the Chateau an undisputed potential. In keeping with their dedication and attention to detail, Philippe and Christine Gervoson have succeeded in reestablishing the unity of the estate. In just a few years, the area under vine has reached 72. 5 hectares (11. 5 hectares of white wine grapes and 61 of red) thanks to newly-planted plots and the purchase of neighbouring vineyards. Assisted by a motivated and dedicated winemaking team, the owners continue to modernise infrastructures, reorganise the vineyards (based on a detailed soil survey), and make quality wines with a unique personality and characteristic elegance. Availing the estate of his considerable expertise and ambitions, Bruno Lemoine took over his functions as Managing Director and Winemaker at Larrivet Haut-Brion in 2007. A respect for tradition and the important role played by women are part Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion?s identity. The team grew in 2009 to include Emilie Gervoson, one of the chateau owner?s three daughters, who represents a new epicurean generation anxious to be as professional as possible in all aspects of winemaking. Sharing the same philosophy, and complementary to one another, Bruno and Emilie have given an important new impetus to the estate. Larrivet Haut-Brion is made by a dedicated team who oversee every stage of production, meticulously tending the vines in order to harvest perfectly ripe, healthy grapes. Once the harvest is over, the magic of creating wine begins in the cellar - calling for a unique set of skills. |
| ABV: | - |
| Distillery: | - |
| Vintage: | 2014 |
| Region: | - |
| Size: | 750 ml |
| Availability: | Currently Out of Stock |
| Distributed by: | IW |
