which is the traditional name for Cabernet Franc in this area
it is a ‘buy and forget’ wine destined for a very long life
but time should establish equilibrium between the sweet fruit and firm tannins
but the wines rarely fail to deliver the goods
Olivier Vintage:2009 which is the traditional nameAttractive notes of red and black currants, green tobacco, truffle, cedar, and smoked herbs emerge from the 2009 Chteau Olivier, a wine from the deep, gravelly soils of the Graves region of Bordeaux. With medium bodied richness, a silky, evolved, endearing texture, still present tannins, and solid length, this charming, balanced, satisfying Bordeaux should be drunk over the coming decade.