Le Dauphin d'Olivier rouge 2014 - Second Vin du Château Olivier

Name: Le Dauphin d'Olivier rouge 2014 - Second Vin du Château Olivier
Brand: Château Olivier
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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3.8/5 (5 customers)

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...

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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