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 : 75%
Merlot : 25%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Vendanges
12 September 2017
Dégustation
2017 red Château La Louvière is a brilliant ruby-red colour, scattered with purple highlights.
The nose unveils a pleasant combination of very ripe black fruit aromas (blackcurrant, black cherry), underpinned by subtle roasted notes and rose petal overtones.
The initial impression on the palate is smooth with average body and good concentration mid-palate. A tremendously fruity wine, underpinned by elegant roasted notes and a firm, ripe tannic structure. 2017 Château La Louvière has a beautiful long aftertaste. Best enjoyed in a few years, when it will reveal its fine aromas and flavours to the full.
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
Beef fillet, stuffed quail, rib of veal and 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.