Château Olivier, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 2015
A serious Sauvignon Blanc that is still young but has so much to give. Nettle and hedgerow combine with honey and ripe stone fruits
Pessac-Léognan White
A serious Sauvignon Blanc that is still young but has so much to give. Nettle and hedgerow combine with honey and ripe stone fruits
The nose is rich, oaky, and luxurious, with apple-compote and lanolin aromas, and a light smoky character. It's rich, creamy, and full-bodied, suave and opulent; there's immense concentration but it's also spicy and complex with a fine acidic bite on the finish...
A finesse of sweet lemon on the nose; very inviting. Pape Clément has achieved that difficult balance...
One of the stealth wines of the vintage, where the acidity – here zingy lime zest – builds slowly over the course of the palate...
Exotic fruit expression at first, this maintains form and tension throughout.