Le Dauphin d'Olivier

Ideal with shellfish, sushi, white fish and lobster.

Although there is evidence of viticulture dating back to the 16th century, AOC Pessac-Léognan is a fairly recent appellation since it was founded in 1987 but its very old terroir dates back to the Middle Ages.

The Seigniory of Olivier dates back to the 12th century. The Chateau is surrounded by moats and an immense forest protecting the most extraordinary site in the Bordeaux wine region. For years and years Chateau Olivier has brought together the present and the past by making wines of great art in an estate that is the stuff of legends... Fashioned by the terroir in which they are rooted shaped by all those who work the vines the wines of Chateau Olivier are a magnificent expression of their appellation among the six Classified Growths of Graves in red and white. Skillfully perpetuating the history of the estate the wine-growers of Olivier help give the wines they produce the same charm and authenticity as its surrounding walls which are nearly a thousand years old. Our ambition to develop quality further can be seen first and foremost in the dynamic technically modern methods we use to enhance the terroir. The recent geological discoveries in the two gravel mounds of Olivier have confirmed the richness and diversity of an outstanding viticultural heritage. 11 different terroirs have been identified passed down by those who once contributed to the building of the fine reputation of Bordeaux’s great growths. The new vat-house re-designed to bring the very best out of each of the estate’s plots house the year’s harvest. It is a perfect balance between ancient architecture and state-of-the-art equipment.