Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan rouge 2016 - Grand Cru Classé
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
Le Figaro
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
94/100
RVF
93-94/100
Vert de Vin
93/100
James Suckling
93/100
Decanter
"Full of elegance and balance—the potential is undeniable! ~ B&D"
“A nose of great elegance, bursting with fruit and floral and mineral aromas; a delicious palate with a fine texture, round tannins, abundant fruit, and plenty of freshness. Full of elegance and balance, yet its potential is undeniable. ” (Bettane & Desseauve) - What a success for this reliable Pessac-Léognan, awarded a host of high ratings! Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Very deep color
Nose
Very expressive, with aromas of red fruits such as black cherry and blackberry, which then give way to smoky notes
Palate
Full-bodied, with a long finish and fine, elegant tannins; a wine of great intensity
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2035+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with quail with figs, grilled lamb chops, beef tenderloin en croûte...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 95/100
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A nose of great elegance, bursting with fruit and floral and mineral aromas; the palate is delicious, with a fine texture, round tannins, abundant fruit, and plenty of freshness. It is elegant and well-balanced, yet its potential is undeniable. Best enjoyed by 2034.
About the estate:
This magnificent estate on the outskirts of Bordeaux has managed to preserve, in addition to its 55-hectare vineyard, a large expanse 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 significant proportion of Sémillon, has become complex and elegant, with a well-defined personality; the 2017 vintage blew us away. The reds, now vinified to a much higher standard, express their excellent terroir with greater precision; they are expressive and energetic.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
For now, the wine is tight, still extremely young, and dominated by Cabernet. You can sense the depth of the fruit, and it will take time for it to open up. The winery is really focusing on its red wine to help it find its footing and develop its character. It’s a good wine, but give it a solid five years before you even think about opening it. 2025–2040
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Deep, with expressive fruit and a full-bodied palate, this is a very successful red. It is aging beautifully, with a finish that reveals elegant tannins.
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 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 property 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 latest vintages produced bear witness to this new dynamic.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The dense tannins are balanced by equally rich fruit in this wine. It comes from vineyards surrounding the medieval moated castle on the outskirts of Bordeaux. The wine is full of flavors of juicy blackberries that envelop a core of freshness. Both qualities will allow the wine to age well. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
A solid structure with fairly fresh fruit, blackcurrant, and hints of stone fruit. Full-bodied, with polished yet firm tannins and a juicy finish. Notes of asphalt and smoke give way to black fruit on the finish. Best enjoyed in 2022.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2017 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Dark berries, zesty notes, and hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is very fresh, juicy, savory, and fruity, with a very long finish and well-integrated tannins.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2027 guide) 93-94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fruity, elegant, and refined, offering good depth and structure. It features notes of red fruits (raspberry, cherry, and other berries) combined with subtle hints of blackberry and blackcurrant, along with subtle hints of coffee, a refined minerality, and a very subtle touch of pepper (on the finish) and toasted oak. The palate is fruity, juicy, and tight, offering a lovely structure, tension, richness, a beautiful acid framework, roundness, fine finesse, as well as a lovely freshness and a subtle creaminess. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed raspberry, crushed strawberry, and subtle notes of crème de cassis, combined with hints of toasted oak as well as a very subtle hint of sweet spices and pepper on the finish. The tannins are fine and silky. A very subtle hint of dark chocolate and black pepper is present on the finish and lingers.
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