Château Olivier 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Château Olivier Blanc 2024

Tasting

Nose
The nose is expressive, revealing delicate aromas of white peach and fresh hazelnut that bring a lovely aromatic complexity to this wine.

Palate
On the palate, this white wine stands out for its remarkable elegance. It harmoniously combines body and liveliness, with aniseed notes enriching its aromatic palette. Its crystalline profile grants it beautiful purity, while its refined and dynamic finish extends the tasting pleasure.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Pessac-Léognan white wine pairs perfectly with seafood, delicate white-fleshed fish, or fresh goat cheeses. Its freshness and elegance also make it an ideal companion for light seafood-based starters.

An Ample and Elegant Pessac-Léognan White Wine

The Estate

Château Olivier, located 11 km from Bordeaux in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, is a historic wine estate dating back to the Middle Ages, with remains from the 11th century. The Metzler de Bethmann family, owners since the 19th century, manages this vineyard distinguished by its unique gravel and marl terroir.

The Vineyard

Located in Léognan, the Château Olivier vineyard spans 60 hectares in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The diversity of soils is one of the treasures of this terroir, with 50% gravel, 35% clay-limestone, and 15% sand. This geological mosaic gives the wines their unique complexity and identity. The vines, with an average age of 25 years, benefit from a preserved environment and environmentally friendly practices.

The Vintage

An exceptionally rainy autumn 2023 was followed by a mild and moderately humid winter. Budburst began on March 19, but temperatures dropped to zero on April 19 and 24. Flowering started on May 22, followed by a dry period in July and a few heatwave days in August. The return of rains in September helped balance the ripening of the grapes before harvest. 2024 is the estate’s first certified organic vintage.

Winemaking and Aging

Hand harvesting in crates to preserve their integrity. Aging took place over 8 months in barrels (35% new), in 60-liter demi-muids, and in WineGlobes®.

Blend

80% Sauvignon and 20% Sémillon