Château Olivier
Pessac-Léognan
Famille de Bethmann
Château Olivier emerges in a vast clearing in the middle of a large estate consisting of forests, meadows, and vines.
A STORY
In few words
Its distinctive architecture, ponds, and attractive outbuildings make for an outstanding property in a magnificent natural setting. Olivier is a very ancient seigneury, whose history dates back to the early Middle Ages. The estate has belonged to the Bethmann family since the 19th century.
In recent years, they have invested heavily in restructuring the vineyards.
A detailed soil survey revealed new potential for the terroir and the vineyard was eventually turned back to its 18th-century configuration. Five different grape varieties are grown on gravelly soil atop a clay-limestone bedrock.
Château Olivier’s red and white wines were classified in 1953. Our wines have been HVE 3-certified since the 2018 vintage, and organic since the 2024 vintage.
At the head
The Château Managers
Laurent LEBRUN
Managing Director
Éléonore DE BETHMANN
Manager
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
60 ha
Production
Red: 120,000 bottles
White: 25,000 bottles
Geology
Deep gravel, compact gravel on marl and clay, and limestone from the Miocene epoch.
Grape Varieties
Red: 54 % Merlot, 43 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 % Petit Verdot
White: 87 % Sauvignon Blanc, 13 % Sémillon
Ageing
Red: 18 months
White: 10 months
New barrels: 35%
Second wine
Le Dauphin d’Olivier
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Contact
Château Olivier
175 avenue de Bordeaux, 33850 Léognan
