Chateau Olivier rouge 2018

- Notizen des Weinguts: „A brilliant, deep colour. The intense bouquet is straightforward and dynamic but remains closed An intense bouquet of black and ripe fruit hints at an excellent potential. The attack on the palate is very smooth and fleshy. The mid-palate structure is distinguished and marked by a slightly sapid freshness. An elegant mid-palate with a nice long finish gives us an ethereal wine. The finish is long and fresh.“

- 94-96 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Roger Voss: "Barrel Sample. This is a firmly structured wine with powerful tannins that contrast with the intense acidity and ripe black-currant flavor. It has a smoky edge and a hint of pepper. The future is good for this wine."

- 17,5 Punkte VINUM Magazin: „Gefällige Aromatik, Noten von schwarzer Bitterschokolade, würzig auch; dicht im Ansatz, zeigt Rasse und Eleganz, Tannin besonderer Noblesse, beeindruckende Länge; harmonisch, von perfekter Balance. 2028-2040“

- 93 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "A beautiful, tight young wine, yet it delivers plenty of plum, chocolate, walnut and forest-floor character. It’s full-bodied, but so poised and refined. Nicely crafted. Try after 2023.

- 92 Punkte VINOUS, Neal Martin: „The 2018 Olivier appears to have lost that touch of overripeness that I found in barrel and now feels more composed and focused, offering well-defined scents of blackberry, cassis and hints of melted tar and pitted black olive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a slightly powdery texture and graphite and cracked black pepper toward the finish. It has a classic feel, but I find this quite a sophisticated Olivier than should age well. 2023-2040“

- 92-95 Punkte WINESPECTATOR, James Molesworth: "Quite ripe but well-focused, with tarry edges harnessing the currant and blackberry paste flavors. Licorice and apple wood notes frame the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot."

- JANCIS ROBINSON: "50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot; 30% new oak. Barrel sample. 
Inky with purple rim. Intense cassis and an attractive stony layer, the oak drowned out by the small-berried black fruit. On the palate, the tannins are thick but chocolate-smooth and there’s just enough freshness here. A powerful wine but in balance for the longer term."