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...
Cépages
Merlot : 70%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Teneur en alcool
14% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Vendanges
06 September - 11 October 2022
Dégustation
A lovely deep garnet-red colour.
The nose is particularly expressive, with aromas of ripe red fruit (cherries) and black fruit (plums, blackcurrants, blackberries). The barrel ageing also brings out toasty, slightly vanilla notes and a very pleasant hint of hazelnut. The whole thing is very seductive and delicious.
On the palate, the attack is soft and velvety, followed by a generous mid-palate that offers volume and a pleasant sweetness on the finish that covers the tannins perfectly. Good length. A promising vintage in more ways than one, with great ageing potential.
Terroir
Deep gravel
Vigne
Pruning type: Double Guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand with small deep crates.
Vinification
Integral vinification (20% of the total volume) in various containers (wooden rolls , 500 liter oak barrels, terra cotta amphoras). Long vatting times and management of phenolic extractions.
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (40-50 % new) with racking
Service
For 12 months in oak barrels (40 50% new). Aged in 15% terra cotta amphoras.
Potentiel de garde
Over 15 years
Accords gourmands
Roast rack of lamb with herbs, duck breast with red fruits, pressed cooked cheese (Comté or Beaufort).
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.