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Olivier
Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan blanc 2020 - Grand Cru Classé
Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan White 2020 - Grand Cru Classé

Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan blanc 2020 - Grand Cru Classé

Pessac-Léognan|White wine
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4/5 (4 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

94/100

James Suckling

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

94/100

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

93/100

Decanter

93/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

93/100

Terre de Vins

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"It remains one of the best white wines you can buy in Bordeaux! ~ Decanter"

“Of fine quality, with a slight acidity on the palate. It seems to have moved away from the slightly reductive style of Château Olivier’s white wines in recent years (I may be among the minority who miss that), highlighting rich flavors of citrus and lemongrass, accompanied by notes of spices and freshly cut herbs. It remains one of the best white wines you can buy in Bordeaux.” (Decanter 2021) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Château Olivier

Vintage

Cru Classé de Graves

Vintage

2020

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

75% Sauvignon blanc, 25% Sémillon

Regions

Günzian gravels and clay-limestone deposits containing an exceptional variety of quartz

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulously crafted, HVE-certified since 2016

Grape Harvest

Manuals in crates

Wine Production

Blended from individual vineyard lots, with skin contact and fermentation in barrels (one-third new oak)

Livestock Farming

Aged on lees in barrels for 12 months

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Straw-yellow color, beautiful brilliance

Nose

Very expressive with citrus notes

Palate

The attack is lively, with beautiful aromatic intensity of citrus; notes of pastries add complexity to the overall profile; the finish is long and intense

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2023

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with oysters au gratin, tuna tataki, grilled sea bass fillet...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A wine of fine quality, with a slight acidity on the palate. It seems to have moved away from the slightly reductive style of Château Olivier’s white wines in recent years (I may be among the minority who miss that style), highlighting rich flavors of citrus and lemongrass, accompanied by notes of spices and freshly cut herbs. It remains one of the best white wines you can buy in Bordeaux. 2021–2028
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding Wine)

About the wine:

With its elegant light gold color, this 2020 showcases its youth through the vibrancy of its bouquet of white flowers and hazelnut, set against a backdrop of fine oak. On the palate, it is well-balanced, both smooth and fresh, and reveals rich flavors of honey and toasted almond. A lovely bottle with aging potential.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Lively, tight, and mineral-driven, this wine is both crisp and textured. Citrus and green fruit notes lend freshness, along with hints of spice. The wine will develop great finesse as it ages.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Plenty of aromas of pear, honey, ginger, and dried pineapple. Full-bodied. Well-structured with a tangy finish. A white wine very typical of this appellation. Ready to drink now, but will be even better in 2024.
Land of Wines

Terre de Vins

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

This is a top-class, very well-balanced wine. The nose offers notes of jasmine, cedar, and acacia. The tannins are fine and dense, like taut silk, and the delicate minerality adds depth to the wine. A tart, lingering lemon note tempers its liveliness. Château Olivier reaffirms its high quality.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Notes of crushed stone, waxy lemon, grapefruit, flowers, green apple, and lemon oil burst from the glass. Bright, fresh, creamy, and juicy, with Meyer lemon, mandarin, and a hint of honey on the palate, it’s already showing great promise.
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100

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Review by Mr. VINCENT L. Published on September 8, 2024

This is the wine to bring out to silence anyone who doubts that the Bordeaux region can produce great white wines! The nose is impressive and captivating, and on the palate, it’s the best Sauvignon Blanc-dominant wine I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting—with such citrusy flavors that you’ll find yourself coming back to it again and again. Absolutely perfect with seafood.

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Review and comment by Mr. OLIVIER H. Posted on October 13, 2026

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