Chateau Olivier Pessac Leognan Gran Cru Classe Rouge 2020
€38,00/pcs.
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Description
Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan Rouge 2020 is a refined Bordeaux blend from one of the region’s historic estates, offering the depth and structure expected from a Grand Cru Classé. Built on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, it combines class, freshness, and cellar-worthy precision in a style that has long defined the gravelly terroirs of Pessac-Léognan.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine typically shows a deep ruby color with youthful purple reflections. The nose opens with blackcurrant, dark cherry, plum, and violet, layered with graphite, cedar, subtle spice, and a hint of toasted oak.
On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied with polished tannins, bright Bordeaux freshness, and a balanced core of dark berries, licorice, and earthy complexity. The finish is long and structured, suggesting excellent aging potential over the next decade or more, where the wine will gain further finesse and savory depth.
Production
Château Olivier is located on the gravelly soils of Pessac-Léognan, where the terroir favors Cabernet Sauvignon and lends the wine its hallmark elegance and mineral character. The blend is traditionally harvested with careful parcel selection to preserve freshness and optimal ripeness, followed by vinification designed to highlight purity of fruit, structure, and terroir expression.
Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck breast, game birds, or mushroom-based dishes, especially those with rich sauces. Serve at 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young, to allow the aromas and tannins to open fully.
Producer
Château Olivier is one of Bordeaux’s historic estates, with a long lineage tied to the Graves region and a reputation for producing elegant, age-worthy wines. Classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, the château has earned respect for its consistent quality and its ability to express the classic balance and finesse of Pessac-Léognan.
Product information
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Château Olivier |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Cheese, Pork |
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