The Château Olivier of Pessac-Léognan of Bordeaux

Château Olivier
The winery offers 15 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 26 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pessac-Léognan in the region of Bordeaux
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The Château Olivier is one of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in of Pessac-Léognan to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Château Olivier of Pessac-Léognan is one of the oldest and most famous wine estates in the Graves region. It is located on the banks of the Garonne, surrounded by centuries-old trees and bathed in gentle marine breezes. The typical clay-limestone soils of Pessac-Léognan are conducive to quality winemaking, while the vineyards are protected by the mild and humid climate. Ancient viticultural methods, typical of the Graves, driven by the passion of the operators, are still at work today in grape production. The Domaine de Château Olivier has been linked to its owners for over 900 years, since the time of the Knights Templar. It was officially recognized as a Château AOC Pessac-Léognan in 1987. It is characterized by wines of great finesse and a distinctive structure, clothed in deep robes and rich, complex aromas. Beyond the wine, the Domaine de Château Olivier offers a multitude of products. The olive tree, which gave its name to this sumptuous mansion, produces olive oils of remarkable quality, exclusively made from the estate's olives. The estate is also renowned for its syrups, fruit juices and artisanal ciders, which exude intense fragrances and subtle flavors. Finally, Château Olivier offers a wide range of derivative products highlighting its production, such as welcome baskets filled with sweets and wines, gift boxes for all occasions and memorable sets signed by the winemakers. Each product is a tribute to the land, the vine and the family who has maintained it for over 900 years. Château Olivier of Pessac-Léognan offers much more than a wine estate: it provides a unique experience, which leaves an indelible mark on the taste buds and memory.

Top Château Olivier wines

Looking for the best Château Olivier wines in Pessac-Léognan among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Olivier wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Olivier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Olivier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Olivier

How Château Olivier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or duck breast with honey and raspberry vinegar.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Olivier

On the nose the red wine of Château Olivier. often reveals types of flavors of tobacco, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, black fruit or cherry. In the mouth the red wine of Château Olivier. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Olivier

  • 1994With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Olivier.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Pessac-Léognan

Historic cradle of great Bordeaux wines south of the city: Cabernet Sauvignon signature king red with Merlot — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite, smoke and signature mineral 'stone taste' touch, fine tannins and long elegant finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in racy dry whites (citrus, flowers, honey, wax) among the world's greatest. AOC (1987), Quaternary gravels, 16 Classified Growths (Haut-Brion leading), 10-30 year ageing.

The top white wines of Château Olivier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Olivier

How Château Olivier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of very simple spaghetti carbonara, goat cheese and bacon quiche or pumpkin and bacon pie.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Olivier

On the nose the white wine of Château Olivier. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, vanilla or apricot and sometimes also flavors of lemon, non oak or earth. In the mouth the white wine of Château Olivier. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château Olivier

  • 2015With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Olivier.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, full palate and moderate acidity. Aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), honey, white flowers, beeswax, brioche and white truffle with age. Exceptional aptitude for noble rot. Star of Sauternes AOC and Barsac AOC, pillar of dry whites in Graves and Pessac-Léognan AOC, and of long-lived dry whites in Hunter Valley (Australia). Native Bordeaux variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

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