Château La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
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.
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.
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
Serve between 8°C and 11°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Food pairings
Braised veal grenadins, lemon chicken, Bellevue lobster.
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.