Tasting Notes
Neal Martin 88
The 2021 Olivier is missing a little clarity on the nose, perhaps simpler than expected from when I tasted en primeur: tertiary notes, forest floor and black tea. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh and sapid, though I feel it needs more flesh on the bones toward the finish. Drink it over the next decade.
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2037
Antonio Galloni 88
The 2021 Olivier is a bold, hearty wine. Macerated cherry, spice, smoke, cured meat and gravel make a strong opening statement. There is a touch of burliness in the tannin and also a somewhat oxidative character to the fruit, both of which are distracting.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2028
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
Tasted blind. Sweet, spicy oak. Smooth and rich and full of pleasure. Nicely managed. Well done! But not a long-distance runner. (JR)
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2034
