Chateau Olivier - Pessac-Leognan Red 2011
Red
2011
Bordeaux
Pessac-Leognan
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (40%)
Tasting notes
Its colour is a beautiful bright red , the nose is very aromatic with notes of red fruits , licorice and spices. All the maturity of cabernet sauvignon is felt in the mouth with silky tannins that associates with the roundness of the Merlot . The palate is dense. A beautiful fruity length , this wine marks down by its balance and structure.
Expert Reviews
91/100 - Wine Spectator
"This wine shows a complex bouquet of dark fruits, tobacco, and cedar. It has a firm structure with refined tannins and a long finish. "
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.
