Château Olivier is one of only six Graves estates classified Grand Cru for both its red and its white, farming limestone-clay parcels at the very heart of Pessac-Léognan. This is the kosher bottling of the red, a Cabernet-led Bordeaux blend built for the table now and the cellar later.

Mood: stately, deep, ageworthy

Tasting notes

The nose opens on cassis, black cherry, and pencil shavings, edged with the graphite and cedar that mark the gravelly Graves terroir. Medium to full-bodied, it layers ripe black and red fruit over finely grained tannins and a clean line of fresh acidity. The finish runs long and savory, turning toward tobacco and dark earth.

Food pairing

Pour it alongside a Shabbos brisket, a standing rib roast, or a board of aged hard cheeses. A wine of this structure will also reward another five to ten years of patience in the cellar.

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