At the heart of a vast estate containing forests, prairies and vines, Château Olivier sit like a clearing emerging from its woods.
Its beautiful architecture, its bodies of water and the quality of its annex buildings all add up to make an exceptional site in natural surroundings, situated only eleven kilometres from Bordeaux.
Olivier is a very old seigniory, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is said that the Black Prince ...
Château Olivier is endowed with the rare characteristic of having terroirs which are equally excellent for red and white wines. Across 55 hectares of gravelly terroir over a clay and limestone base, six different grape varieties are grown. An extremely precise geological survey revealed new potential for this terroir, and recent planting has allowed the vineyard to return to its former metes and bounds of the 18th century.
Rigorous at the vines and thorough in the cellars - these are Château Olivier's mottos. Each step is controlled, from grape harvesting in crates to vinification in stages and aging in barrels. The priority is to allow the aromatic power of each grape variety to be fully expressed, a richness which find a harmonious balance when combined with the structure of Château Olivier wines.
CHÂTEAU OLIVIER'S WINES: TRULY EXCELLENT VINS DE GARDE
Olivier produces seductive, assured, highly engaging wines. A balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon allows them to improve as they age, when they become softer, fuller bodied, with extremely velvety and elegant richness in the lingering finish. Their bouquet, often floral, truly complements the taste. They are the archetype of Bordeaux fine wines.
Graves white wines are ...
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