2020 Château Olivier Le Dauphin d'Olivier Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2020
Château Olivier Le Dauphin d'Olivier (Pessac-Léognan)
Medium-bodied, soft, forward, fresh and silky, with a core of ripe, already approachable red fruits in the nose and on the palate, this is perfect for easy, near-term enjoyment while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. Drink from 2023-2029. 1,563 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2023 |
When to Drink Chateau Olivier, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Olivier can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 to 90 minutes, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Olivier is usually better with at least 5-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Olivier offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 9-16 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Olivier, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Olivier is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The red wine of Chateau Olivier is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Olivier is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
The white wine of Chateau Olivier is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.