2022 Haut Breton Larigaudiere
Overview:
A storied Margaux estate whose name has been recognized among the great châteaux of the appellation since 1838, and counted among the Premier Cru Bourgeois Supérieurs since 1886. The vineyard spans twelve hectares across multiple parcels, drawing complexity from an unusually varied tapestry of soils — deep sandy gravels, clayey gravels, iron-rich sandstone, clay, and limestone — each contributing its own character to the final blend. The 2022 leads with an impressive 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, fully expressing the elegance and aromatic finesse that have made the Médoc world-famous, balanced by Merlot and Petit Verdot for richness and structure. Aged fifteen to twenty months in French oak from ten different coopers, this is a Margaux that effortlessly stands alongside the appellation’s finest names.
Bob's Review:
A Margaux Grand Cru, this is a pleasant, easy-drinking wine with a touch of welcome sweetness on the finish. It’s simple and approachable now, with layers that will evolve with time. Hold for five to ten years.
Additional Details:
Grape Varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot
Pairs Well With: Rack of roast lamb or veal
Wine Region: Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France
Soil: A complex mix of deep sandy gravels, clayey gravels, with subsoils of gravel, iron-rich sandstone, clay, and limestone
Average Age of Vine: 25 years
Time in Barrels: 15 to 20 months
Type of Barrels: French oak from 10 different coopers, with 50 to 100% new barrels
Awards:
- Gold — Frankfurt International Trophy
- Grosses Gold — Mundus Vini, 34th Grosser Internationaler Weinpreis Meininger 2024
- Gold — 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards