Château Olivier 2015, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 91
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(€63.00 L)
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Its colour is a beautiful bright red, the nose is very aromatic with notes of red fruits, liquorice and spices.
Château Olivier 2015
Blend
Approximately 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot
Ageing
Aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels
Tasting
Colour: Deep garnet, slightly matt in the centre, with purple highlights
Nose: Generous aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), earthy nuances, spices, cedar, tobacco and graphite
Palate: Silky attack for a medium-bodied wine, with fine but firm tannins. Flavours of black cherry, wild strawberry, graphite and a touch of salt. Long, balanced finish
Style: A perfect expression of the Graves terroir, balanced between elegance, ripe fruit, structure and salivating freshness
Scores
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown): 91 pts - Neal Martin (eRobert Martin): 91 pts
- Neal Martin : 91-92 pts -
- James Suckling: 93 pts -
- Tim Atkin MW: 93 pts -
- Wine Spectator (Jane Anson): 93 pts - Jancis Robinson: 16.5 pts
- Jancis Robinson: 16.5+ / 20 -
- Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss): 94 pts - Falstaff (Peter Moser): 94 pts
- Falstaff (Peter Moser): 91 pts -
Wine and food pairing
Best with grilled or roasted red meats (beef, lamb), game, stews or mature cheeses (comté, mimolette). Its balance of fruit, freshness and structure makes it a gastronomic wine.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Alcohol | 14,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Petit Verdot 5% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Olivier SARL, Jean-Jacques de Berthmann, 33850 Leognan, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | High environmental value |
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Its colour is a beautiful bright red, the nose is very aromatic with notes of red fruits, liquorice and spices.