Château Olivier
Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
2022 vintage. The website didn't update for the 2022 vintage yet, but according to Jeff Leve (the Wine Cellar Insider often has more recent info than the official websites), it is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon. In any case, it is a beauty. Pineapple and white peach go hand in hand with floral and mineral aromas. It has a very round mouthfeel, but very fresh at the same time. Probably the finest value in Pessac-Léognan white Cru Classés these days.
2022 vintage. The website didn't update for the 2022 vintage yet, but according to Jeff Leve (the Wine Cellar Insider often has more recent info than the official websites), it is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon. In any case, it is a beauty. Pineapple and white peach go hand in hand with floral and mineral aromas. It has a very round mouthfeel, but very fresh at the same time. Probably the finest value in Pessac-Léognan white Cru Classés these days.
Jan 14th, 2025
Absolutely loving this 2015 vintage of Bordeaux whites - they're full of life and bright acidity and ample concentration in fruit. This one stands out a bit from some, it is more green and citric, which I like as well. Aromas of ginger, fresh grass cuttings, lemon peel, white hydrangeas all on the nose. The pallet is zingy, but with a light creamy texture as well - golden pear, Granny Smith apple, underripe grapefruit, white pepper, wet slate, and a touch of lemongrass to the finish. Needs several years but will see a great 10 year life ahead of it. Great stuff from one of the oldest in Pessac Leognan - 12th century!
Absolutely loving this 2015 vintage of Bordeaux whites - they're full of life and bright acidity and ample concentration in fruit. This one stands out a bit from some, it is more green and citric, which I like as well. Aromas of ginger, fresh grass cuttings, lemon peel, white hydrangeas all on the nose. The pallet is zingy, but with a light creamy texture as well - golden pear, Granny Smith apple, underripe grapefruit, white pepper, wet slate, and a touch of lemongrass to the finish. Needs several years but will see a great 10 year life ahead of it. Great stuff from one of the oldest in Pessac Leognan - 12th century!
Oct 13th, 2017
Lovely white Bordeaux. The Semillon dominated at the beginning, finishing with lemon from the Sauvignon Blanc. Straightforward and nowhere as complex as the Malartic-Lagraviere, but a delicious bottle of wine. The nose had a great citrus and flower aroma.
Lovely white Bordeaux. The Semillon dominated at the beginning, finishing with lemon from the Sauvignon Blanc. Straightforward and nowhere as complex as the Malartic-Lagraviere, but a delicious bottle of wine. The nose had a great citrus and flower aroma.
1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 20222018 vintage. Mainly Sauvignon Blanc (75%), but the Sémillon shines through. Ripe pear, exotic fruit and a round mouthfeel go hand in hand with a long, distinctively mineral finish and fresh acidity. Impeccable balance. Terrific value at less than 30 euros.
2018 vintage. Mainly Sauvignon Blanc (75%), but the Sémillon shines through. Ripe pear, exotic fruit and a round mouthfeel go hand in hand with a long, distinctively mineral finish and fresh acidity. Impeccable balance. Terrific value at less than 30 euros.
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2021
Glorious. The Semillon is the vessel which carries this wine to greatness. Almost tannic like acidity. Heavy and huge and refined. Cedar and smoke and boxberry. Melon fruit. Rich and lean. More please.
Glorious. The Semillon is the vessel which carries this wine to greatness. Almost tannic like acidity. Heavy and huge and refined. Cedar and smoke and boxberry. Melon fruit. Rich and lean. More please.
Feb 5th, 2017
A tad disjointed but there's lots of energy. Should integrate well over the long run.
A tad disjointed but there's lots of energy. Should integrate well over the long run.
Jul 17th, 2016
Lean, green, saline.
Lean, green, saline.
Apr 7th, 2016Nice fruity notes but mild and lack of freshness
Nice fruity notes but mild and lack of freshness
Aug 14th, 2015