Le Dauphin d'Olivier, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Montepulciano Sweet red cherry

Sweet red cherry

balanced and fruity (fresh apricot

Lots of blackcurrants and spices with some dried flowers follow through to a medium body with firm

a poolside wine

quince blossom

Le Dauphin d'Olivier, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Montepulciano Sweet red cherryThis is the 2nd wine of Chteau Olivier one of Bordeaux oldest Chteaux. It is born on the same vineyard, raised and vinified by Chateau Oliviers team. Le Dauphin dOlivier is reminiscent of its older sibling by its balance and finesse, typical of Bordeauxs grand vins. The 2015 is an excellent forward drinking vintage and this wine typifies that style and is utterly delicious now. In your glass, it is ruby red leading to a nose that is initially smoked