At twelve years old, this pre-teen is more than ready to be enjoyed! Bordeaux wines with dominant merlot tend to be more approachable and easier to enjoy as a younger wine. The merlot dominant wine is soft and smooth yet full of blackberry, plum, green pepper, smoke and vanilla aromas and flavours. 

Critic tasting note: "Dark ruby red colour. Fresh nose exuding freshly crushed plum and dark berries with dry spices and mild oak. Medium bodied with a youthful texture but ripe tannin, attractive dark berry flavours with a quite long finish." - 88/100, Andreas Larsson - Tasted

The 2016 Château Olivier Blanc is a classic white Pessac-Léognan, characterized by complex aromas of lemon, citrus, elderflower, and pear, complemented by mineral notes of crushed rock and honeysuckle. Its palate is medium-bodied and balanced, offering a blend of freshness and richness with flavors of honeyed citrus, ripe peach, and a hint of beeswax. The wine is made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle grapes, aged in stainless steel and French oak, and finishes with a bright, lingering acidity. 

Pale-to-medium lemon in color, with flecks of silver and green near the rim. Exuberant, opulent notes of fresh white peach, crisp pear, baked buttercrust lemon pie, and crushed-seashell minerality. On the palate, a lusciously juicy and crisp acidity plays off a smooth minerality seamlessly interwoven with citrus and tree fruit. On the finish, extended notes of fresh honeysuckle, chalky stone, and baked pears. A restrained oak presence enhances the fruit and savory notes, making this a perfect wine for fish with cream sauce or a rich triple-cream Brie. The robust acid suggests years of development ahead, which will likely produce additional complexity and layers of dried fruits, cheese-rind depth, and nutty tones.