Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan blanc 2016 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Name: Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan blanc 2016 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Brand: Château Olivier
Rating: 3.9 (25 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|White wine

Bordeaux

White

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Drink or Keep

3.9/5 (25 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

18/20

Le Figaro

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

94/100

Wine Spectator

94/100

Decanter

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

RVF

91/100

James Suckling

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"L'Olivier 2016 Blanc delivers scents of elderflower, lime juice and fresh Bosc pear with touches of honeysuckle, crushed stones and waxy lemons. Dense, the palate offers wonderful tension and intensity with many layers of honeyed citrus and a perfumed finish." (Wine Advocate 2019) . Delivery in wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method). A must-have Pessac white, acclaimed by all the press!

Features

Estate

Château Olivier

Cuvée

Cru Classé de Graves

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

75% de Sauvignon blanc 23% de Sémillon 2% de Muscadelle

Terroirs

Clay, sand and limestone soils, Graves, average age of vineyard 22 years

Harvest

At optimum maturity, in crates

Winemaking

Skin maceration, fermentation in barrels (1/3 new wood). Every stage is carefully controlled, from harvesting in small crates to plot-by-plot vinification and barrel ageing. The priority is to bring out the aromatic power of each grape variety, a richness that is harmoniously blended with the structure of the wines.

Breeding

12 months on lees in barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Gold

Nose

Aromatic and ripe, with delicate notes of lemon, quince and almond.

Mouth

Round and highly aromatic with quince, almond and sweet spices, balanced by a lively, long-lasting aroma.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with salmon blanquette, scallop skewers, swordfish carpaccio, etc.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 16.5/20 (Reference wine)

Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Deep, subtle nose, harmoniously fruity and smoky, with hints of lime blossom and verbena, rather opulent palate, in contrast to the subtlety of the nose but fortunately balanced by a good liveliness. Powerful.

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.

Decanter

Wine rated 94/ 100

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

L'Olivier 2016 Blanc parses scents of elderflower, lime juice and fresh Bosc pear with touches of honeysuckle, crushed stones and waxy lemons. Dense, the palate offers wonderful tension and intensity with many layers of honeyed citrus and a perfumed finish.

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

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 wine:

The white is round and warm, bearing the richness of the vintage, with an initial evolution of honey notes.

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.

Wine Spectator

Rated 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

This is a ripe wine, rich in white fruit and with a more herbaceous character. The wood-aged spices are light, contrasting with the generous fruit and mineral texture. Drink from 2023.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

Domain Rated Recommended

About the wine:

Melon, white peaches and lemons on the nose of this generous yet fresh white. Quite salty-mineral finish, with a touch of tannin. A fine wine. To drink or to keep.

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (guide 2017) 18/ 20

About the wine:

Fresh nose of yellow fruit, fresh pineapple, honey. Palate sapid, digestible, saline, very long, coating.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

on 25 reviews