Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc Vintage:1998 (from a massive 5 ha

(from a massive 5 ha parcel)

This is followed by a full-bodied

(88-90)/2021+

A hint of herbal tea sits atop the earthier aromas of essence of red berries that are not quite as ripe though they are a bit spicier

the wine shows a distinct personality that is immediately gentle and open-knit despite its very young age

Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc Vintage:1998 (from a massive 5 haOn opening a chilled bottle, Lovely waxy, honeyed but dry finishing, classic old dry white bordeaux. Edge of ashiness. This is decidedly not for neophytes. You need to have tasted some young, lanolin scented, sometimes rather oily dry white bordeaux to appreciate how this wine has matured and taken on so much more interest and balance. Well done, FVD, for shining the spotlight on this unique style of wine and for locating such a haunting, mature