Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Larrivet Hb
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Market and auction listings for the 1982 vintage show scores varying by source (commonly reported ~89–94 points; some merchant estimates in the high‑80s)

Tasting Note
Developed tertiary profile: dried plum, leather, tobacco, cedar and sous‑bois with lingering black cherry and spice. Medium-plus body, softened tannins and earthy, mushroomy finish; balanced maturity and a slightly rustic edge.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, entrecôte, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi or Korean BBQ, soy‑braised short ribs, mushroom stir‑fry.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux red vinification—temperature‑controlled fermentation, extended maceration and aging in French oak barrels (12–18 months); estate bottled.

Vineyard Info
Historic Graves estate cited since the 19th century; later renamed Larrivet Haut‑Brion. Major modernization under Gervoson family from 1987 onward; vines on gravelly Graves soils producing Merlot‑led blends.