Wine Region: Bordeaux - France
Grape:80% Sauvignon Blanc & 20% Sémillon.
Tasting notes:Medium to deep ruby red in color. The aromas are of restrained red-fruit & graphite. The palate shows leafy cassis fruit. The wine is of medium weight & fresh acidity leaves the finish mouth-watering. Rounded black-fruit lingers nicely.
Expert Ratings:
James Suckling 94/100
A refined streak of minerality generated from the green stone fruit. Subtle green apples and guava with a touch of cream. Excellent intensity and texture on the voluminous palate, delivering refreshing acidity and a mineral finish with a touch of creaminess. Delicious now. Outstanding!
Wine Enthusiast 94/100
From the secluded Bethmann family estate surrounded by woods and dominated by its medieval castle, this wine is richly textured with spice and full tropical-fruit flavors.
About the winery: Located 11 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux in the appellation of Pessac-Leognan, Château Olivier dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1867 Alexandre de Bethmann became mayor of Bordeaux and his family quickly acquired the estate. Today the Bethmann family still own the domaine and entrusts all of the estates management to Laurent Lebrun, who at 38 has experience in France, USA and Australia as an agricultural engineer and oenologist. In 1953 Chateau Olivier received official classification for both its red and white wines and the vineyards of the estate have seen considerable work and investment in the last few years.
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