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Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan rouge 2018 - Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux

Red

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5/5 (1 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

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93/100

Robert Parker

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93/100

RVF

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92/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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91/100

Le Figaro

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91/100

Yves Beck

balanced
crunchy
irresistible
grand cru classé
safe bet

"Deep garnet-purple in color, Château Olivier 2018 has a wonderfully perfumed nose of black cherries, black raspberries, fresh cassis and kirsch with suggestions of lilac, cinnamon stick, clove and camphor. Full-bodied, the palate is beautifully balanced with lots of crisp, bright, energetic fruit and a firm, finely grained texture with plenty of freshness and a long, fragrant finish. Superb " (The Wine Advocate Robert Parker 2019) Wooden crate delivery for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Features

Estate

Château Olivier

Cuvée

Cru Classé de Graves

Vintage

2018

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

50% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Günzian gravels and clay-limestone with an exceptional variety of quartz

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Temperature-controlled stainless steel truncated-cone tanks

Breeding

112-litre mini-barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep garnet-red colour

Nose

Bouquet full of red fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries...) but also mentholated aromas.

Mouth

Delicious, juicy attack. Elegant, slender character and perfect balance between tannins and fresh acidity. Fruity finish.

Serve

At 16-18°c

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2023

Apogée

2028

Drink before

2036

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with thyme-scented leg of lamb, game or roasted red meats.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2019 guide) 93/100 (Wonderful wine)

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

About the wine:

Deep garnet-purple color. Château Olivier 2018 has a wonderfully fragrant nose of black cherry, black raspberry, fresh blackcurrant and kirsch with suggestions of lilac, cinnamon stick, clove and camphor. Full-bodied, the palate is beautifully balanced with lots of crisp, bright, energetic fruit and a firm, finely grained texture with plenty of freshness and a long, fragrant finish. Superb!

About the domain :

 

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

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

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

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:

This red displays uncommon power. Rich, ripe, full and warm, it explodes but balances itself. A wine with an exotic profile and a warm finish.

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

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

Domain Rated Recommended

About the wine:

A lovely young, tight wine, but it offers plenty of plum, chocolate, walnut and undergrowth character. Full-bodied, but so poised and refined. Beautifully crafted.

Le Figaro vins

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Fresh menthol notes mingle with black and red berries. The palate is still quite tannic, but the texture is rich and ripe. Long, lingering finish.

Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Dense garnet-red. Filigree bouquet with notes of red berries and mint. Delicious, juicy attack. Elegant, slender, perfectly balanced character. The grip of the tannins and the freshness of the acidity complement each other perfectly. Fruity finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Refined, elegant, ripe and juicy, this is the finest vintage of Château Olivier Rouge ever produced. Purity of fruit defines this medium-bodied, round, soft, fresh wine, with red berries and leafy tobacco.

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