Château Olivier 2017 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, well-built and offers elegance, a very fine intensity, a small power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of boysenberry, pulpy / juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy / fleshy berries associated with fine touches of cornflower, liquorice, varietal as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper, tea, spices and an imperceptible hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, juicy, precise and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, tension, a fine grain, freshness, gourmandize as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy cassis, pulpy / juicy blackberry and small notes of pulpy / juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of liquorice, cornflower as well as toasted hints / vanilla. Good length.