Dauphin d'Olivier Pessac-Léognan Blanc 2020 - Second vin
Bordeaux
White
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"It's close to a great wine and delivers on its promises!
Accessible, this Second Vin is a fine introduction to the grand vin. A pleasant dry white wine that can be enjoyed from aperitif to dessert!
Features
Estate
Château Olivier
Cuvée
Dauphin d'Olivier
Vintage
2020
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
50% Sauvignon, 50% Sémillon
Terroirs
Günzian gravels and clay-limestone with an exceptional variety of quartz
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
12 months in barrels (35% new)
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright yellow
Nose
Expressive, with notes of citrus, peach, apricot and white flowers.
Mouth
Plenty of roundness with notes of white-fleshed fruit supported by hints of toasted hazelnuts. The slightly acidic, finely wooded finish is persistent.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with sole meunière, grilled gambas with Espelette pepper, a seafood platter...
Château Olivier
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine 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
Domaine noté 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
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