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Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan rouge 2015 - Grand Cru Classé

Name: Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan Red 2015 - Grand Cru Classé
Brand: Château Olivier
Rating: 4.3 (61 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

4.3/5 (61 customers)

94/100

RVF

93-94/100

Vert de Vin

93/100

James Suckling

93/100

Decanter

93/100

Yves Beck

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

17,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

1*Étoile

Hachette

character

Grand Cru Classé

ready-to-drink

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"In Decanter's Top 30—Best Bordeaux Wines in This Price Category!"

“This wine has tremendous fruit, rich tannins, and lovely acidity. Round, with flavors of ripe spices, the wine is already very well-balanced. Its acidity and crisp, fruity finish suggest it will age well. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2018) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected) - A wine that beautifully combines finesse and character!

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Estate

Château Olivier

Vintage

Cru Classé de Graves

Vintage

2015

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Regions

Gravel soils (50%), clay-limestone soils (35%), and sandy soils (15%)

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals in crates

Wine Production

At low temperatures and with reduced pumping-over volume, excellent extraction yields rich color and body; malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks and barrels

Livestock Farming

Aged in barrels (35% of which are new)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

Very expressive, with ripe red fruit and spices

Palate

Full-bodied, velvety, and elegant, with ripe tannins, good body, and a lingering finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2030

Production

120,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with a leg of lamb seasoned with thyme, a stuffed guinea fowl, or a mushroom risotto...

More information at Château Olivier

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 17.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

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

About the wine:

Expressive nose, well-defined fruit, notes of sweet spices, elegant oak; powerful on the palate, with velvety tannins and freshness. Beautiful depth, balance, and potential. Fully developed. Best enjoyed by 2029.

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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Top 30 Bordeaux Wines Under 30 British Pounds (about 35€): One of the most austere wines at this early stage, dominated by Cabernet, which imparts rich layers of blackcurrant and slate flavors. It has good length on the palate; the new gravelly plot once again demonstrates its potential and its impact on Olivier’s structure and character. This is a very good wine with excellent aging potential. 2023–2035

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2019) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

This 2015 vintage offers a generous and harmonious bouquet of red berries, cinnamon, and vanilla. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, dense wine with ripe fruit and a solid tannic structure. A truly beautiful wine with great potential. 2022–2028

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

Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100

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

About the wine:

Confirming that this is a true success for the château, the 2015 vintage remains as dense and flamboyant as ever, driven by ripe, full-bodied fruit.

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 is situated on a gravelly terroir atop a splendid, well-ventilated hilltop—ideal for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. The most recent vintages bear witness to this new momentum.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

This wine has wonderful fruit, rich tannins, and lovely acidity. Round, with flavors of ripe spices, the wine is already very well-balanced. Its acidity and crisp, fruity finish suggest it will age well. Best enjoyed starting in 2023.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

We love the aromas of red currants and black cherries, along with blackberries and sandalwood. Full-bodied, with round, supple tannins and a flavorful finish. It showcases the fruit’s vibrancy and intensity. Attractive balance. Best enjoyed in 2021.

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A deep garnet red with violet highlights. This Château Olivier offers beautiful aromatic intensity with freshness, notes of pepper, cherries, and black berries. The palate is elegant and creamy. On the palate, the body is supple and full-bodied. The tannins are fine-grained and have a smooth touch. The structure provides a solid foundation, supporting the fruit. A wine that successfully balances character and finesse! 2022–2042

Vert de Vin

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93-94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)

About the wine:

The nose is refined, fruity, and elegant, with good structure. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed strawberry, and, more subtly, blackcurrant, combined with a hint of crushed blueberry, touches of licorice and violet, as well as a subtle hint of tea, mild spices, Cuben pepper, and chocolate. On the palate, it is fruity, balanced, fresh, mineral, elegant, and very finely structured, offering lovely finesse of texture, a delicate mineral backbone, juiciness, and nice definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, crushed raspberry, and, more subtly, juicy small berries, combined with hints of crushed blackcurrant, toasted notes, vanilla, chocolate, and an imperceptible hint of caramelization. The tannins are fine, elegant, and precise. Good length.

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 61 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 12/17/2025

Ruby red in color with a brown rim. The nose offers notes of red fruit, and the palate is full-bodied with a slight hint of alcohol.