Château La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.