Chateau Olivier Blanc Pessac-Leognan
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
A rich and aromatic sauvignon from Bordeaux, it has matured for 12 months on its lee, and boasts fruity notes of grapefruit and mandarin on the palate, with a nice acidity. Pairs well with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
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Chateau Olivier Blanc Pessac-Leognan
€49.00
Ex Tax: €39.84
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Sweet candied apricot aromas
Palate
Zesty orange, lemon, grapefruit and mandarin notes.
Colour
Clear yellow
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
75% Sauvignon White, 23% Sémillon, 2% Muscadelle
Maturation
Aged for 12 months on its lees.
Alcohol %
13.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux
Vintage
2017
Closure
Cork
Food Matching
Food Matching
A perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Spectator: 91-94/100; Decanter: 95/100.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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