2009 Olivier Blanc (750ml)

 

Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Olivier Blanc
Vineyard:
Designation: Blanc
Appellation: Pessac-Leognan
Producer: Chateau Olivier
Varietal: Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Graves
Alcohol:

Tastine note: N/A Because of both time and space constraints, I am not able to provide tasting notes for the 2009 dry white Bordeaux, but it is an extremely strong vintage. Most châteaux equaled the dazzling quality of the 2007 dry whites. That said, the 2009s tend to be less classic than 2007, but more exotic, honeyed, and higher in alcohol, with compelling richness. The 2009s will probably have a shorter evolutionary curve, but these wines tend to last a long time, even in a vintage such as this. They are fascinating dry white wines. (90-92pts Robert Parker)

Tasted: April 2010
Score: 90-92pts
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Dried pineapple and violet aromas, with hints of sandalwood. Full-bodied, with intense flavors and a dense palate. Thick and interesting. (89-92pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2010
Score: 89-92
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Ripe and focused, with good weight to the grapefruit peel, gooseberry, straw and salted butter core that's infused with chive and thyme notes. Drink now through 2013. 2,080 cases made. (90pts JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: March 31, 2012

Score: 90pts
Drink: Now - 2013

Tasting note: Showing a yellow green color with a fruity nose that smells of boxwood and crushed nettles, this wine performs tender and aromatic on the palate and displays a medium body. It finishes persistent and tasty. (86pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 86
Drink: N/A