Château La Louvière White 2016

Château La Louvière | White

AOC Pessac-Léognan

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Présentation

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.

Le vin

Cépages

Sauvignon : 100%

Teneur en alcool

13% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in mid-June, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine grapes!

Vendanges

09/05/2016

Dégustation

Lovely pale yellow colour with golden highlights.
The complex bouquet displays attractive aromas of white fruit (peach, nectarine) citrus fruit, tropical fruit (peach, lychee) and a slightly smoky note.
This La Louvière is well-structured and balanced, but also powerful on the palate. It is charming, rich, and fresh, with delicious white fruit (peach), citronella, and spicy flavours. Beautiful long aftertaste.

Les informations techniques

Terroir

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

Vigne

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

Vinification

After settling, in oak barrels.

Elevage

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

Le service

Service

Serve between 8°C and 11°C.

Potentiel de garde

10 to 15 years

Accords gourmands

Scallop quiche, veal grenadins with apples, baked oysters.

93/100

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We love the open, exuberant nose, expressing lovely ripe fruit and great minerality, and the fat, full, frank, highly aromatic palate, with excellent liveliness, fine balance and staying power. Great elegance.

Guide Bettane et Desseauve des vins de France
2017-05-03

16,5/20

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Racy and with lots of acidity. Spice and menthol. Cool. Dry end. Some real energy. Long. When to drink : 2018 – 2022.

Jancis Robinson
2017-04-25

92 - 93/100

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A juicy and thick white with lots of cooked-apple and pear character. Full body and an intense finish.

James Suckling
2017-03-27

91/100

Bright yellow colour, green hue. Aromatic nose with fresh fruit, lemon zest, grapefruit and tropical fruit. Hints of oak spices in the background. On the palate, crisp acidity, distinct citrus fruit, good mouthfeel, creamy texture and good length.

Markus Del Monego
2017-04-13

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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.

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