Owned by the Bethmann family since the 19th century, Château Olivier is one of only six estates in Bordeaux classified for both its red and white wines in the historic 1953 Graves Classification. Nestled in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, the estate has steadily refined its style through meticulous vineyard work and organic farming practices. Its gravelly terroir produces wines marked by freshness, precision and understated elegance. The reds combine ripe dark fruit with smoky minerality, whilst
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Owned by the Bethmann family since the 19th century, Château Olivier is one of only six estates in Bordeaux classified for both its red and white wines in the historic 1953 Graves Classification. Nestled in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, the estate has steadily refined its style through meticulous vineyard work and organic farming practices. Its gravelly terroir produces wines marked by freshness, precision and understated elegance. The reds combine ripe dark fruit with smoky minerality, whilst the whites are prized for their vibrancy and aromatic lift. Château Olivier is one of the appellation’s most consistent and quietly rising properties.
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En Primeur Wines
This is an En Primeur Wine, which is currently lying at the Chateau/Domaine and is not available for immediate delivery.
Price is exclusive of VAT, Duty and Delivery. Duty and VAT must be paid separately before delivery can take place.
Wines can only be purchased by the unmixed case and are usually delivered two years after the vintage. Storage charges may apply.
Château Olivier has been in the hands of the de Bethmann family since it was acquired by Alexandre de Bethmann in the late-19th century. The de Bethmann family are descended from German nobility, and grew into a successful banking dynasty, and so probably didn’t have any great shortage of funds; the acquisition of an attractive and ancient property such as Olivier was probably not much of a fiscal challenge, especially if we consider the family also owned Gruaud-Larose at one point, and their bank made a significant contribution towards the financing of the construction of the Eiffel Tower.
A very deep garnet hue and a highly expressive nose, blending notes of cocoa, dark fruits, and rose. On the palate, there is a remarkable concentration of texture that remains velvety, refreshed by hints of crushed raspberry. The lingering finish suggests excellent aging potential.
Harvest 3rd -18th September with a yield of 30hl/ha. Will be aged in 35% new oak as well as a small proportion of the wine being ages in glass Wine Globes
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