Le Dauphin d'Olivier blanc 2015 - Second vin du Château Olivier
Bordeaux
White
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Drink or Keep
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Precise, intense nose of acacia, honeysuckle, citrus fruit, mint and great minerality, which is reflected in a fleshy, dense and very lively palate. Full of character". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2018)
Features
Estate
Château Olivier
Cuvée
Le Dauphin d'Olivier
Vintage
2015
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
50% Sauvignon, 50% Sémillon
Terroirs
Günzian gravel and clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale yellow colour
Nose
expressive with floral, almond and quince notes
Mouth
lively attack then roundness. Very good balance
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with shellfish (crab, lobster, prawns), sole meunière...
Château Olivier
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Precise, intense nose of acacia, honeysuckle, citrus fruit, mint and great minerality, which is reflected in a fleshy, dense and very lively palate. Full of character.
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
4.3/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE B. Published on 14/03/2018
Fabulous
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Note and review by M. JEAN YVES P. Published on 30/03/2018
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Note and review by M. ALAIN V. Published on 13/02/2018
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