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A journey into the hearth of history<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion is, above all, the story of a family dedicated to creating fine wines, with a resolutely bold and visionary spirit. It\u2019s a thrilling journey whose extraordinary saga began in 1987, when Philippe and Christine Gervoson took over a vineyard that was then in decline, facing a daunting challenge: to transform it into one of the region\u2019s jewels\u2014a simple, accessible, and welcoming gem, just like themselves. <\/p>\n\n

For nearly 40 years, the estate has cultivated the authenticity and intimacy of a true family home, where passion, sharing and creativity are passed down from generation to generation. Today, the three young ladies \u2014 Emilie, Charlotte and Valentine \u2014 proudly embody this new generation, with a willingness to develop the estate whilst remaining true to its soul. <\/p>\n\n

Between tradition and innovation, the Gervoson family cultivates a touch of madness, which has become the house\u2019s signature. A touch of whimsy that runs through all our projects and gives rise to singular, vibrant and profoundly sincere wines. Welcome to our family. <\/p>\n\n

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THE ADVENTURE<\/strong> of<\/em> CH\u00c2TEAU<\/strong> Larrivet Haut-Brion<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into the heart of the past to uncover a rich and complex history kept secret in the archives of Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 1840 to the present day, the renowned reputation of Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion has continued to grow.First known as \u2018Ch\u00e2teau de Canolle\u2019, then \u2018La Rivette\u2019, followed by \u2018La Rivette\u2019 and \u2018Brion-Larrivet\u2019, it was not until 1874 that the estate acquired its almost definitive name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nomm\u00e9 alors \u00ab Ch\u00e2teau Haut-Brion Larrivet \u00bb, il appartient \u00e0 Ernest Laurent, n\u00e9gociant de la Place de Bordeaux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1893, Ch\u00e2teau Haut-Brion-Larrivet came into the ownership of a group of Bordeaux shipowners, the sons of Th\u00e9odor Conseil. Expanded and developed, the estate then comprised 50 hectares of vineyards.A journey back in time takes us to 1898, a fabulous year in which the renowned F\u00e9ret guide classified the Ch\u00e2teau\u2019s wines as an \u2018exceptional cru\u2019 of the Graves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 1930s, the crisis in the wine-growing industry and successive grubbings-up took their toll on production, which became almost non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1929, the estate found its name at last: Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion. Its new owner, Mr Guillemaud, acquired the entire vineyard in 1941. He remained its demanding and attentive owner until 1982. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A<\/em> PROPERTY<\/strong> that sets <\/em>THE STANDARD<\/strong> and holds grea<\/em>t PROMISE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1987, the Gervoson family acquired Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion and set about restoring it to its glory days. At that time, the estate comprised 17 hectares of vineyards and 13 hectares of wooded park. True to their commitment to people and the land, Philippe and Christine Gervoson set about rebuilding the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s winemaking operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

En quelques ann\u00e9es, la propri\u00e9t\u00e9 atteint 72,5 hectares gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 l\u2019acquisition de vignes et \u00e0 de nouvelles plantations (11,5 ha. pour le blanc \u2013 61 ha. pour le rouge). Aux c\u00f4t\u00e9s d\u2019une \u00e9quipe fid\u00e8le, inspir\u00e9e et impliqu\u00e9e, ils continuent de moderniser les infrastructures, r\u00e9organisent le vignoble (\u00e9tude g\u00e9o-p\u00e9dologique approfondie) et affirment la qualit\u00e9 des vins, that stand out today for their elegance and character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruno Lemoine, Managing Director and Winemaker at Larrivet Haut-Brion, embarked on this wonderful adventure in 2007 and has since been putting his expertise and love of a challenge at the service of the Ch\u00e2teau\u2019s wines. The concepts of heritage and the passing on of traditions through the female line are part of Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion\u2019s DNA.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team was thus strengthened in 2009 by the appointment of a Public Relations Manager, Emilie Gervoson, one of the three daughters of the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s owners and a proud representative of a new generation of epicureans with a keen interest in wine culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2015, Fran\u00e7ois Godichon joined the estate as Cellar Master before becoming Operations Director. Trained in Burgundy, he brings a rigorous approach that is firmly focused on the terroir, prioritising elegance, precision and balance. His work helps to shape this distinctive style, often described as \u2018Burgundian\u2019, which has become emblematic of the estate\u2019s wines, and particularly of the Ch\u00e2teau Larrivet Haut-Brion white. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, Charlotte Mignon also joined the estate as Cellar Master, before taking over as Managing Director in January 2025. Drawing on her experience in both the wine industry and major international groups, she is driving a modern and committed vision for the estate: to enhance its reputation, open up Bordeaux to new uses and devise a more sustainable and desirable model for wine production. Under her leadership, the \u2018Vignoble du Futur\u2019 (Vineyard of the Future) was launched \u2013 an ambitious agroforestry project designed to ensure the vineyard\u2019s long-term sustainability in the face of climate challenges and to pass on a thriving estate to future generations \u2014 always with that touch of madness that defines Larrivet Haut-Brion\u2019s identity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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TERROIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Area under vine: 70 hectares.Soils: typical of the middle terrace of the Graves region in Bordeaux. Very gravelly with a sandy or clayey matrix. Divided into remarkably well-exposed and perfectly drained hillsides.Grape varieties: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc (red wine). 85% Sauvignon, 15% S\u00e9millon (white wine).Average age of vines: 30 years (red wine) and 25 years (white wine).\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CULTIVATION AND HARVEST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hand-picked into crates and machine-harvested.Ageing: each plot is aged separately in a vessel suited to its profile (amphorae, casks, new barrels or one-wine barrels, concrete eggs) for 16 months for red wines and 11 months for white wines. No set recipe is followed; regular tastings guide the ageing decisions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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