Château Olivier 2009 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Bordeaux
Red
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Notes : Robert Parker 88-90+/100, Gault Millau 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16,5/20, Gilbert & Gaillard 91/100, Wine Spectator 90/100
"A fair compromise between elegance and power. Subtly fruity, floral and spicy on the nose, with a fine minerality, full-bodied and dense on the palate, with a smooth texture and excellent freshness on the finish". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2014). A complex wine, with a harmonious blend of wood, licorice and tobacco aromas... - Delivery in original wooden crate for orders of 12 bottles delivered in France.
Features
Estate
Château Olivier
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Vintage
2009
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
55% Carbernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Terroirs
Gravel (50%), clay-limestone (35%) and sand (15%)
Viticulture
rigorously cultivated vines
Harvest
By hand, in crates
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentations at low temperatures, slow and gentle extractions, post-fermentation macerations, malolactic fermentations in vats and barrels.
Breeding
12 months, 35% new barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
dark, almost black coat
Nose
a complex blend of wood, liquorice and tobacco aromas
Mouth
powerful and elegant, the tannins display a rare softness and smoothness, the wine is chewy like a fruit candy, whose aromas invade the entire palate.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2030
Production
Approximately 120,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des gibiers à plume, des viandes rouges et blanches, une poêlée de cèpes à la bordelaise...<br/>
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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Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCO C. Published on 16/01/2014
Very good
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Note and review by M. BERTRAND P. Published on 06/09/2014
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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS G. Published on 16/07/2014
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Note and review by M. GILLES M. Published on 21/10/2013
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