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Type: White Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: OLIV110
Owned by the Bethmann family since the 19th century, this estate is one of only seven in Pessac-Léognan to be classified for both red and white wines since 1886. The 2024 vintage marks the first to be certified organic
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Olivier

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.

Tasting Notes

Brimming with gooseberry freshness on the nose, there is a touch of wet wool providing that white Bordeaux typicity. Zesty, tight and lean on the palate with lemon and lime tang and a succulent tropical fruit intensity, this is a super wine that will give immediate pleasure whilst also offering a propensity to age.

Food Matches

Delicious with rare roast beef with seasonal vegetables and yorkshire pudding.

Vinification

The 2024 harvest began on September 5th and finished on 17th September, yielding an impressive 51 hl/ha. Will be aged in 25% new oak, 15% demi muids, 5% glass and 55% old oak

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