Château Olivier Blanc

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 classic bouquet of ripe peach and wet wool, the mouthfeel is rich and luxurious and is filled with peach fruit and super ripe pear notes, with a delicious acidity providing a tropical explosion on the finish.

An ideal accompaniment to a Sunday Roast chicken and fresh vegetable lunch

Yields of 40hl/ha. The wine is aged in 30% new oak for 10 months.