Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves 1998

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • % 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

Le fleuron de ce cru classé bordelais qui se garde facilement quelques années en cave pour affiner sa texture soyeuse et développer son caractère suave. Très séduisant ! More info

Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Levraut rôti, Poulet sauté chasseur, canard sauvage.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 16/20
  • What the experts say...

    " D'un rubis-prune dense, le 1998 se distingue par un bouquet sensuel de cigare, de cassis, de groseille, de terre et de vanille. En bouche, il exprime avec rondeur un caractère moyennement corsé, savoureux et opulent." Source : R. Parker (03/02)

    Lot presentation
    Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves

    The wine

    The first wine of the estate is aged for 12 months in new barrels. On the nose are aromas of red fruits (strawberries, forest berries) and notes of liquorice and tobacco. The palate unveils silky tannins and smooth structure.

    Information about domain Château Olivier

    Château Olivier, located in Léognan (Pessac-Léognan appellation) and the building classified as an historic monument, is one of the oldest properties in the Bordeaux region. Since the 19th century, the estate has been in the ownership of an old Bordeaux family, the Bethmanns (of German origin). Jean-Jacques de Bethmann is the current owner and Laurent Lebrun the technical director. The 60 hectare vineyard benefits from its wonderful location. Its soil of Garonne Günzian gravel is planted on the higher part with red grape varieties. On the remainder of the plot, richer in clay, white varieties are planted. The red Graves produced are tannic and concentrated. They develop aromas of dark fruits with hints of tobacco and roasted herbs. The wines are well-balanced and very pleasant. This estate is part of the most renowned in its appellation, and it was also classified as a Grand Cru of Graves in 1953.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: -
    • Type of cellar: null
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
    • Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
    • Producer/Owner: Famille de Bethmann
    • Vintage: 1998
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Sustainable farming 
    • Size (in ha): 60
    • Volume: 130000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 55% carbernet sauvignon, 45% Merlot

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