Château La Louvière White 2015

Château La Louvière | White

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Presentation

Château La Louvière has long been famous for its white wines. In fact, these already highly-prized by Canadian merchants in the 17th century ! A century later, they were to be found on the finest tables in Saint Petersburg. The very elegant white La Louvière is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves, and is a fine ambassador for the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Marked by the Sauvignon Blanc varietal character, but not overly so, it can age remarkably well.

The wine

Varietal

Sauvignon blanc : 100%

Alcohol content

13.5% vol.

Weather conditions

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!

Harvest

09/02/2015

Tasting

2015 white La Louvière has a brilliant, elegant, pale yellow colour.
Very promising, with charming suggestions of citrus and white fruit (nectarine).
Starts off elegant and velvety. Well-balanced with vanilla flavour and citrus nuances. Subtle, round, and has a beautiful finish.

Technical information

Terroir

Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes.

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes.

Winemaking

After settling, in oak barrels.

Ageing

For 10 months in oak barrels (30% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.

Serving

Serving

Serve between 8°C and 11°C.

Ageing potential

10 to 15 years

Food pairings

Braised veal grenadins, lemon chicken, Bellevue lobster.

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.