White
2022
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
FAMILLE JEAN-JACQUES DE BETHMANN
Varietal blend
75% Sauvignon blanc,
25% Sémillon
Alcohol by volume
13,5°
Quantity produced
18000 bottles
Size of the vineyard
8 ha
Average age of vines
25 years
Grape varieties
58% Merlot,
40% Cabernet Sauvignon,
2% Petit Verdot
Soil type
Gravel, deep gravel, clay-limestone.
Vineyard skills
In organic conversion. Château Olivier is HVE level 3 certified.
Yields in hls/ha
34 hl/ha
Vinification
Low-temperature vinification and reduced pumping-over volumes. Excellent extraction with lots of substance, malolactic fermentation in vats and barrels. Maturing: 12 months
New barrels: 35%
Tasting commentary
The wine shows a deep garnet colour with beautiful notes of violet and blackcurrant . The palate is dense and relatively firm, with a stunning global balance and a beautiful elegance, conveyed by delicate tannins. The merlot is somptuous, and cabernet sauvignon classy. A tremendous wine, that will go far.