The Domaine Olivier of Loire Valley

Domaine Olivier
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is ranked in the top 2779 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Loire Valley

The Domaine Olivier is one of the best wineries to follow in Vallée de la Loire.. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Olivier Estate is a vineyard located in the heart of the Loire Valley in France, offering wine lovers a selection of the finest wines from the terroir. The Estate is one of the main references for AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine and its wines are created based on specific location of the land, type of soil, climate, and grape variety specifications. The estate is led by the owner, Olivier Olivier, and produces four types of wine: Sauvignon, Côt, Chardonnay, and Cabernet-Franc. Each of these wines is produced based on specific guidelines related to their production. The vines are meticulously maintained, and the harvests are done by hand to ensure the freshness and intensity of the flavors. The Château Olivier is situated in the Loiret hills and has an old wine cellar made of stone and brick designed to age wines under the best possible conditions. The cellar is divided into two sections, one for young wines and one for older wines. This unique cellar allows the wines of the Olivier Estate to develop and mature optimally, acquiring exceptional aromas and flavors. The wines produced at Olivier Estate are recognized for their quality and are often ranked among the best of the controlled appellation wines. A large proportion of the wines are also exported abroad, where they are appreciated for their quality. The Olivier Estate is one of the most esteemed references in the Loire Valley and produces fine and unique wines that pair perfectly with gourmet meals and regional cheeses. The Estate invites all wine lovers to come and discover the unique range of the Olivier Estate and to taste its exceptional wines.

Top Domaine Olivier wines

Looking for the best Domaine Olivier wines in Loire Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine 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 Domaine Olivier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Olivier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Olivier

How Domaine Olivier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of chinese fried shrimp ravioli, baeckeoffe with fish or yoghurt cake.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Olivier

  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.20/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.

It's quite telling that this brief overview of the region's wines doesn't even mention the Loire Valley's two most famous wines - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. White wines are clearly the strong point of the Loire Valley and represent the vast majority of production. A significant proportion of these are produced under PGI appellations, most commonly the IGP Loire (formerly Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France), which covers the whole region. The main white Grape varieties used for the production of white wines in the Loire Valley are Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and, more popular than the traditional, Chardonnay.

The top red wines of Domaine Olivier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Olivier

How Domaine Olivier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, spaghetti carbonara or rabbit with marengo sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Olivier

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Olivier

  • 2018With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.54/5

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

  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

The top pink wines of Domaine Olivier

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Olivier

How Domaine Olivier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, roast pork in the oven or duck breast and roasted peaches.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Olivier.

  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Tank

Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Olivier

Planning a wine route in the of Loire Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Olivier.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Domaine Olivier and wines from the region

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Pierreclos

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Pierreclos, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

The word of the wine: Tank

Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.

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