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  • Nick's Import

2015 Chateau Olivier Blanc

Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Other reviews...
The 2015 Château Olivier Blanc has a lively citrus and lime flower scented bouquet, with pear and almost granitic notes surfacing with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity - green apple, gooseberry and a twist of sour lemon towards the finish. There is something almost Loire-like here, perhaps a little Sancerre-like in style, but irrespective of stylistic semblances, the bottom line is that this constitutes a very fine white Bordeaux that will be delicious from the word go.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com #224 (Apr 2016)


This has some weight, with lemon curd, dried verbena and chamomile notes around a core of yellow apple and salted butter. Stays lively, showing good cut on the finish.
91-94 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator


This estate reworked its whites with the 2007 vintage, when it shifted from 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon to 75% Sauvignon Blanc, taking the opportunity to replant on more suitable soils. It has flown ever since. The grip, the shape and the aromatics on the nose are wonderful but also the subtle minerality on the finish that gives a lemon peel and wet stone persistency. 23% Semillon, 2% Muscadelle, 3.36ph, 13.3%abv.
94 points
Decanter


A fresh and clean white with sliced pineapple and pear aromas and flavors. Full body, hints of mineral. Crisp finish.
92-93 points
James Suckling


Green and herbal in character, this crisp wine just touches on a riper yellow fruit character. It will develop with fine straight fruit definition.
92-94 points
Wine Enthusiast


The 2015 Olivier is bright, crisp and absolutely delicious. Grapefruit, lemon peel and a host of grassy notes add a kick of salivating freshness on the tense, vibrant finish. This is a strong showing.
88-90 points
Antonio Galloni