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Wine Description
The Story
Château Olivier Red is a refined, medium-to-full-bodied Grand Cru Classé from Pessac-Léognan that highlights the freshness and aromatic purity of the vintage. Crafted from a blend dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (with a small touch of Petit Verdot), it opens with expressive notes of black cherries, dark plum, sweet tobacco, and crushed flowers, alongside a distinctive trace of graphite and burning wood. On the palate, it delivers a ...
Wine Information
1990 Vintage
45% de carbernet sauvignon, 45% merlot,10% de cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
The dark garnet colour shows the age of this wine. The nose is at first open and complex with a rich bouquet of game mingling with black fruit. Aromas of cherries in brandy then come through, developing into spice flavours on the palate. The balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins is very satisfying. The supple, round, suave tannins bring a f...