Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé)

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Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé)

Name: Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé)
Brand: Château Olivier
Price: 42 USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in Bordeaux. A Grand Cru Classé, the estate is located in the commune of Pessac-Léognan and produces a variety of wines from both its red and white vineyards. The red blend consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, while the white blend is a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The estate's reds are full-bodied and powerful, with notes of blackberry, cassis, and licorice. The whites are floral and fruity, with aromas of citrus, peach and pear. Overall, the wines of Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan are some of the most sought-after and luxurious wines in all of Bordeaux.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan is a beautiful expression of the Graves appellation, with its deep ruby color, aromas of red and black fruit, subtle notes of leather and spice.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with intense flavors of blackberry, currant, and plum, along with hints of tobacco and warm spices. The finish is long, lingering, and elegant, with fine-grained tannins and well-integrated acidity. Overall, this Grand Cru Classé is a fine example of Graves terroir, a classic expression of the appellation.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Olivier

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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