Château La Louvière Red 2015

Château La Louvière | Red

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Présentation

Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir. La Louvière's red wine has a dark colour and an elegant bouquet with delicate hints of oak...

Le vin

Cépages

Cabernet sauvignon : 60%

Merlot : 40%

Teneur en alcool

13.5% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!

Vendanges

09/11/2015

Dégustation

Beautiful, very deep and concentrated red colour.
Intense and beautifully complex bouquet with hints of spice (white pepper, clove) and very ripe red fruit.
In keeping with the bouquet, the wine is beautifully balanced on the palate. The oak is well-integrated with there are overtones of liquorice and red fruit. The tannin is silky and displays excellent concentration.

Les informations techniques

Terroir

Deep gravel

Vigne

Pruning type: Double Guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand with small deep crates.

Vinification

In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system and concrete tanks with pigeage.

Elevage

For 12 months in oak barrels (40-50 % new) with racking.

Le service

Service

Serve between 15°C and 18°C

Potentiel de garde

Over 15 years

Accords gourmands

Roast veal Orloff, venison stew, duck breast with porcini mushrooms.

94/100

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Aromas of oyster shell, currants and berries follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and an intense finish. Shows depth and layers. Very attractive. Drink in 2022.

James Suckling
2018-02-03

92-94/100

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Creamy, flavorful, full-bodied, velvety, with tannins more immediately melted and elegant than in the past, a racy finish, a Léognan classic.

Guide Bettane et Desseauve des vins de France
2016-04-28

92/100

Dark purple red with violet hue and black core. Aromatic nose with hints of graphite, ripe berries and vanilla. Slight roasting aroma in the background. On the palate aromatic and well structured with ripe tannins, juicy fruit and almost smoky flavour.

Markus Del Monego
2016-04-27

17/20

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Very dark crimson. Savoury, almost brutal nose. Big and beefy. Bone-dry finish with real attack and freshness. Still very youthful. Drink 2025-2038.

Jancis Robinson
2016-04-04

Château La Louvière

Château La Louvière

Located a few kilometers south of Bordeaux, Château La Louvière is an emblematic property of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, renowned for its fine Bordeaux wines. With a winegrowing history spanning over 700 years, the Château produces red wines of great finesse and elegant white wines with excellent ageing potential. The wine tourism area and boutique welcome you all year round for wine tours and tastings in Bordeaux, an immersive experience at the heart of an exceptional terroir.