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Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves 1994

  • White fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: White
  • 12.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

Encensé par la critique, le vin blanc vif et riche du Château Olivier mérite tous les superlatifs.  More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 base of neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly scuffed label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
  • Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
  • Producer/Owner: Famille de Bethmann
  • More information....

Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves serve at a temperature of 11°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Rôti de lotte, Turbot grillé, Homard à laméricaine.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 15/20
  • What the experts say...

    Ce vin moyennement corsé, aux intenses arômes d'agrumes, manifeste une belle élégance d'ensemble. Très accessible, il regorge d'un généreux fruité mûr (...). Source : Robert Parker (3/95)

    Lot presentation
    Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves

    The wine

    White Olivier is rich and deliciously fruity. With good aging potential, this is a Pessac to lay down the best vintages for 5 to 15 years.

    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 base of neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly scuffed label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Wine cabinet
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
    • Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
    • Producer/Owner: Famille de Bethmann
    • Vintage: 1994
    • Color: White
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 11°
    • Viticulture: Sustainable farming 
    • Size (in ha): 12
    • Volume: 50000 bottles
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: White fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 48% Sémillon, 44% Sauvignon, 8% Muscadelle
    Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves
    Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Château Olivier Cru Classé de Graves 1994

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format