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Le Dauphin d'Olivier rouge 2014 - Second Vin du Château Olivier

Name: Le Dauphin d'Olivier Rouge 2014 - Château Olivier's Second Wine
Brand: Château Olivier
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

3.8/5 (5 customers)

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“A very delicate nose, fruity, floral, and mineral; a full-bodied palate, also fruity, with distinct tannins. A lovely finish, well-balanced.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2018)

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Estate

Château Olivier

Vintage

Le Dauphin d'Olivier

Vintage

2014

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Günzian gravel and clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

in small, temperature-controlled truncated-cone-shaped tanks

Livestock Farming

aged in tanks and oak barrels for 12 months (35% new barrels)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

deep purple dress

Nose

fruity with slightly woody notes

Palate

Round with a spicy finish. Well-integrated tannins

Serve

decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with game birds, red and white meats, or pan-seared porcini mushrooms à la bordelaise...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2018 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

The nose is exceptionally delicate, with fruity, floral, and mineral notes; the palate is full-bodied and equally fruity, with distinct tannins. It has a lovely finish and is well-balanced.

About the estate:

This magnificent estate on the outskirts of Bordeaux has managed to preserve, in addition to its 55-hectare vineyard, a large portion of forests and meadows. In the early 2000s, the Bethmann family undertook major renovations and entrusted the management of the estate to Laurent Lebrun. His meticulous approach and keen analysis of the terroir have led to a significant leap in the quality of the wines. The white wine, which traditionally contains a good proportion of Sémillon, has become complex and elegant, with a well-defined personality; the 2017 vintage truly impressed us. The reds, now vinified much more skillfully, express their excellent terroir with greater precision; they are expressive and energetic.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

In just ten years, this Graves cru classé has undergone one of the appellation’s most significant transformations. Under the leadership of Laurent Lebrun, the wines have reached an excellent standard, and the commitment of Alexandre de Bethmann, the owner, is undeniable. He has invested significant financial resources to restructure the vineyard. It must be said that this estate is absolutely magnificent! Nestled in the middle of a wooded area, it sits on a gravel terroir atop a splendid, well-ventilated hilltop—ideal for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. The most recent vintages bear witness to this new momentum.

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 5 reviews