Le Dauphin d'Olivier rouge 2014 - Second Vin du Château Olivier
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A very delicate nose, fruity, floral, and mineral, with a full-bodied palate that is also fruity, with clean tannins. Beautiful finish, well-balanced." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2018)
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Eye
deep purple color
Nose
fruity with slightly woody notes
Mouth
Round with a spicy finish. Well-integrated tannins.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game birds, red and white meats, or a pan-fried dish of Bordeaux-style porcini mushrooms.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
A very delicate nose, fruity, floral, and mineral, with a full-bodied palate that is also fruity, with clean tannins. Nice length, well-balanced.
About the estate:
This magnificent property on the outskirts of Bordeaux has managed to preserve, in addition to its 55-hectare vineyard, a large area of forests and meadows. In the early 2000s, the Bethmann family carried out major work and entrusted the management of the estate to Laurent Lebrun. His rigor and keen analysis of the terroir have led to a significant improvement in the quality of the wines. The white wine, which traditionally contains a good proportion of Sémillon, has become complex and elegant, with a strong personality. The 2017 vintage blew us away. The reds, which are much better vinified, express their excellent terroir with greater precision. They are expressive and energetic.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
In just ten years, this Graves cru classé has undergone one of the most significant transformations in the appellation. Under the leadership of Laurent Lebrun, the wines have reached an excellent level, and the commitment of Alexandre de Bethmann, the owner, is undeniable. The latter has mobilized significant financial resources to restructure the vineyard. It must be said that this property is absolutely magnificent! Nestled in the middle of a wooded area, it is based on a gravelly terroir located on a splendid, well-ventilated hilltop, ideal for producing very fine Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The latest vintages produced are testament to this new dynamic.
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 5 reviews
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