2018 Olivier Blanc
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Citrus and cucumber give a fresh opening, but as it settles in the glass it's richer and riper in its flavour profile than you usually find in Olivier, so possibly not as long ageing as some vintages. But it's still worth engaging with, a serious and textured wine, with touches of honeysuckle, bitter almond, iodine and even liquorice. Yield of 51hl/ha.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Olivier Blanc has a subtle but well-defined bouquet of yellow fruit and hints of strawberry and orange blossom that all gently unfurl with aeration. The palate is well balanced with lime and green apple on the entry, a touch of spice and a cohesive, focused finish. I feel that this has improved during its élevage and evolved into really quite a delicious, lively Olivier Blanc that should age well over the next decade or more.
The 2018 Château Olivier Blanc is a juicy, elegant white offering plenty of tart pineapple, lemon, and honeyed grapefruit notes in a medium-bodied, bright, racy package. It's nicely balanced, has good purity, and is well worth following over the coming 3-5 years or more.
About the producer
Ch. Olivier is one of the few actual castles in Bordeaux – coming with a moat and drawbridge. Since Alexandre de Bethmann took over here in 2012, the château has been given a new lease of life, with quality on the rise.