Olivier other_regions_australia while the fruit retains some

while the fruit retains some freshness

The 2017 Clos Apalta is the 20th vintage of this wine that was produced with a blend of 48% Carmenere

(from vines situated in En Orveaux planted in 1923

A pungent nose of soft reduction and wood toast largely pushes what appears to be ripe fruit to the background

serious and powerful yet the dense tannins are relatively refined

Olivier other_regions_australia while the fruit retains someAttractive 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.