Château Olivier 2019, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - Parker 92-94
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(€56.66 L)
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Château Olivier - 2019
Origin: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Type: Red wine
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
Surface area: Approximately 50 hectares (red and white)
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep garnet red, brilliant.
Nose: Complex and refined, revealing notes of ripe blackcurrant, black cherry, light tobacco, cedar and graphite, complemented by hints of smoke and spice (pepper, vanilla).
Palate: A supple, elegant attack, with fine, silky tannins and a fine structure supported by well-integrated acidity. Generous on the palate, with aromas of ripe black fruit, undergrowth and sweet spices, with a long, harmonious finish that confirms the classic Graves balance.
Critic
Scores :
- James Suckling: 93/100
- Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 91/100
- Decanter: 92/100
Suggested pairings
This vintage is an ideal accompaniment to roast rack of lamb with Provençal herbs, roast beef in a crust, or shoulder of lamb confit. It also goes very well with duck breast with cherries or guinea fowl supreme with morel mushrooms. On a cheese platter, opt for mature tommes or a Salers. It also goes well with simmered dishes such as navarin lamb or wild boar stew.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcohol | 14,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 41%, Petit Verdot 4% |
| 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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