Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan rouge 2019 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves (Magnum)

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the domain :

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

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

About the wine:

Tobacco, blackcurrant and minerality. Ash too. Full-bodied with very polished, juicy tannins that are firm. Wonderful finish. Give it three or four years to come together.

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

The nose, of restrained elegance, reveals sweet aromas of orange fruit. The palate, dazzlingly dynamic, shows great aromatic expressivity, delivering layers of varied flavors: from fruity to mineral notes. Full of presence and panache.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Finesse was already Olivier's signature during the Primeurs tasting. It remains filigree and elegant, with red berry aromas followed by a hint of menthol. Its soft, velvety character on the palate already makes it very approachable, while the acid structure contributes to a pleasant freshness. An elegant, sapid wine.

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is fruity, with a certain racy power, fine grain and intensity of finesse. Notes of full-bodied blackberry, full-bodied raspberry and, to a lesser extent, fleshy red berries are combined with hints of violet, zan and racy minerality, as well as a hint of violet berries and a touch of spice. The palate is fruity, balanced and racy, offering elegance, a lovely acidic structure, good definition and a little fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy/juicy raspberry and, more lightly, bright red berries, combined with a touch of pulpy cherry, violet and licorice, as well as fine cardamom and a discreet hint of vanilla. Precise, fine, racy tannins. A very discreet hint of toast/coffee in the background. Good length.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

This is a superb vintage for Château Olivier. Rich, silky, velvety and refined, the fruit is as good as it feels on the palate. Elegant, fresh and pure, there's length, energy and complexity with a fabulous sensation of richness on the palate that stays with you right through to the finish. Give it a few years in the cellar and it should really start to shine.