Château La Louvière White 2019

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

14% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.

Vendanges

09/02/2019

Dégustation

Crystal clear, a slightly golden pale yellow colour.
Good intensity on the nose with aromas of ripe white fruit (peach), citrus fruit and exotic fruit (passion fruit); all complemented by a light hint of smoke.
Rich and complex on the palate, with hints of lemon, gooseberry and grapefruit, combined with perfectly integrated oak. Good finish.

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

Seafood stew, flambéed crayfish, cheese (such as Brillat Savarin, for example)

93/100

Le nez offre des arômes purs d'agrumes, des arômes légers d'herbes, et des notes de silex provenant des notes réductrices du Sauvignon Blanc. L'acidité croquante et la forte minéralité offrent une ligne de corps mince et élancée. Dans la finale persistante, on retrouve également des picotements de poivre de Sichuan, offrant l'image d'une princesse glamour aux muscles de glace et aux os de jade.

Alexandre Ma
2021-12-10

93/100

The nose offers pure citrus aromas, light herbal aromas, and hints of flint from the Sauvignon Blanc’s reductive notes. The crisp acidity and strong minerality deliver a slender and slim body line. Among the lingering finish, there are also some tingling Sichuan peppers, providing an image of a glamorous princess with ice muscles and jade bones.

Alexandre Ma
2021-12-10

91 - 93/100

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The 2019 La Louvière Blanc has a very primal bouquet, but there is good intensity with scents of green apple, lemon, thyme and subtle lychee aromas. Good definition. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and salinity. It is nicely focused with faint tropical notes towards the finish. I admire the cohesion and precision of this La Louvière Blanc, particularly the dab of stem ginger that crops up on the aftertaste. Excellent.

Neal Martin - Vinous
2020-05-30

93/100

Bright yellow colour with green hue. Elegant nose with ripe fruit aroma reminiscent of juicy peaches, ripe pineapple, grapefruit zest, fresh lime in the background as well as white blossoms. On the palate well balanced with ripe citrus fruit and peaches, crisp acidity, elegant and almost salty minerality, very good length.

Markus Del Monego
2020-06-01

93/100

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Aromas of sliced apple, fennel, papaya, flint and lemon curd. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a zesty, rich and layered palate. Hints of spice on the vibrant finish. 100% sauvignon blanc. Drink now.

James Suckling
2022-01-02

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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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