Château Olivier
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Château Olivier 2010 Barrel sample White (Pessac-Léognan)
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93-95 Textured, structured wine, with good freshness and acidity. Dominated by an herbaceous character, it is richness as well as great final acidity.
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(6/25/2011)
Château Olivier 2009 Red (Pessac-Léognan)
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This has smooth, rich fruit, with sweet berries, ripe tannins and strong layers of wood. The wine is powerful; the stalky and bitter chocolate edge contrasts the sweet, ripe fruit. This is meant for long-term aging.
— R.V.
(9/1/2012)
Château Olivier 2010 Red (Pessac-Léognan)
Continuing the great improvements at this estate, this 2010 is firm and solidly tannic, showing severity. As a contrast, it also shows acidity and black currant fruits that offer weight and richness. A balanced wine with a good future.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)
Château Olivier 2010 White (Pessac-Léognan)
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Pushing in the direction of freshness and herbaceousness, this is a tight, textured wine. The wine’s grapefruit and lime flavors are balanced by touches of wood and spice. The final feel is soft, yet brisk.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)
Château Olivier 2012 Barrel sample Red (Pessac-Léognan)
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92–94. Barrel sample. This is a rich wine with smooth tannins and velvet texture. The palate has remarkable density and a full mouthfeel that’s concentrated and firm. The fruit is ripe and juicy.
— R.V.
(4/10/2013)
Château Olivier 2012 Barrel sample White (Pessac-Léognan)
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92–94. Barrel sample. Bright, rich and fruity with a tropical pineapple and peach feel, this wine shows signs of wood aging while keeping its pure, fruity character. Ripe and full.
— R.V.
(4/10/2013)
Château Olivier 2004 Red (Pessac-Léognan)
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How Olivier has progressed. The ancient moated castle property is now making delicious wine. Fresh and balanced, this is sweet, soft, layered with red cherry flavors and structured with dark tannins.
— R.V.
(6/1/2007)
Château Olivier 2008 Barrel sample Red (Pessac-Léognan)
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91-93 Barrel sample. Tasting through the initial tannins, this wine reveals ripe, blackberry jelly fruits. There is richness in the structure and density, perhaps less of the vintage's freshness.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
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