Le Dauphin d'Olivier rouge 2014 - Second Vin du Château Olivier
Bordeaux
Red
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14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Delicate, fruity, floral and mineral on the nose, fleshy and fruity on the palate, with straightforward tannins. Well-balanced. (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2018)
Features
Estate
Château Olivier
Cuvée
Le Dauphin d'Olivier
Vintage
2014
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Günzian gravel and clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled truncated-cone tanks
Breeding
in vats and oak barrels for 12 months (35% new barrels)
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep purple color
Nose
fruity with slightly woody notes
Mouth
Round with a spicy length. Well-integrated tannins
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game birds, red and white meats, or pan-fried ceps à la bordelaise...
Château Olivier
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2018 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Delicate, fruity, floral and mineral on the nose, fleshy and fruity on the palate, with straightforward tannins. Well-balanced aftertaste.
About the domain :
In addition to its 55-hectare vineyard, this magnificent estate on the outskirts of Bordeaux has preserved a large part of its forests and meadows. In the early 2000s, the Bethmann family undertook major renovations and entrusted management of the estate to Laurent Lebrun. His rigor and fine analysis of the terroir have led to a quantum leap in the quality of the wines. The white wine, which traditionally contains a good proportion of Semillon, has become complex and elegant, with a well-asserted personality; the 2017 bluffed us. The reds, much better vinified, express their excellent terroir with greater precision, and are expressive and energetic.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
In just ten years, this Graves cru classé has undergone one of the most important changes in the appellation. Under the impetus of Laurent Lebrun, the wines have reached an excellent level, and the commitment of Alexandre de Bethmann, the owner, is undeniable. He has mobilized considerable financial resources to restructure the vineyard. It has to be said that this property is absolutely magnificent! Nestled in the middle of a wooded area, it rests on a gravelly terroir set on a splendid, well-ventilated hilltop, ideal for producing great Cabernet Sauvignon. The latest vintages produced bear witness to this new dynamic.
James Suckling
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN MARC B. Published on 29/08/2024
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Note and review by M. GERARD L. Published on 02/04/2018
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Note and review by M. JEAN YVES P. Published on 30/03/2018
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