Chateau Olivier Pessac-Leognan 2010

The 2010 Olivier was one of the most pleasant surprises, to wit, a vastly improved wine compared to its showing in barrel. It has a perfumed bouquet with fine purity, focused on the mineral / cold stone scents filtering through the mixture of red and black fruit.

 The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, a keen line of acidity and well-integrated oak. This displays more substance than recent vintages with a lovely allspice and cedar note towards the finish. I would give this a couple of years in the bottle 15-18 years. Tasted twice with consistent notes.