Chateau Olivier Grand Cru Classe Rouge 2015

Description

Château Olivier has been in the hands of the de Bethmann family since it was acquired by Alexandre de Bethmann in the late-19th century. The de Bethmann family are descended from German nobility, and grew into a successful banking dynasty, and so probably didn’t have any great shortage of funds; the acquisition of an attractive and ancient property such as Olivier was probably not much of a fiscal challenge, especially if we consider the family also owned Gruaud-Larose at one point, and their bank made a significant contribution towards the financing of the construction of the Eiffel Tower.

Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Tasting Note

The nose is very expressive, with ripe red fruit aromas as well as spicy nuances. The middle palate is velvety and full-bodied with rich, smooth tannin. This is a wine of substance, with a great balance between ripe aromatics, finesse, elegance… and a long after taste.

Award and Rating

Wine Spectator: 92/100
James Suckling: 93/100
Decanter: 93/100
La Revue des Vins de France: 17/20