Chateau Olivier 2012, Pessac-Leognan (1x75cl)

Chateau Olivier 2012 is a Pessac-Leognan red from a Graves Cru Classe estate (Famille de Bethmann). The official estate technical sheet gives a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, 13.5% alcohol, yield 38 hl/ha, hand-harvested from 1 to 18 October, aged 12 months in barrel with 35% new oak. Soils are described as gravel (50%), clay-limestone (35%) and sands (15%) over about 60 hectares.

Tasting notes

The estate describes a bright red colour; an aromatic nose of red fruits, liquorice and spices; silky Cabernet tannins with Merlot roundness; a dense palate and a fruity length marked by balance and structure.

This is an older vintage. It was sourced from a reliable, proven source, checked for authenticity by our in-house sommelier, and stored in our constant-temperature cellar after arrival.