2018 Chateau Olivier Pessac-Leognan Rouge

Grand Cru Classé Classified 95 Point Wine Enthusiast Family-Owned for Over a Century 96 Point Vintage, Wine Spectator Free Shipping on 6 Bottles or More  About the Wine Château Olivier is classified as Grand Cru Classé in both red and white in the Classification of Graves Wines of 1953. In this Classification, 16 Châteaux of the region are listed, Including the Château Haut-Brion. Olivier is a very old seigniory, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is said that the Black Prince enjoyed coming here to hunt, as the surrounding forests were so well-stocked in game. Since the 19th century, the estate has belonged to an old Bordeaux family in the shape of the Bethmanns. With the power and structure that 2018 brought to the vineyards and the incredible terroirs that produce these grapes, this wine is built to last. Located just 6 miles from the charming city of Bordeaux and with more than 135 acres of vineyard planted in soils composed of gravel on a clay and limestone base, Château Olivie