Château La Louvière White 2023

Château La Louvière | White

AOC Pessac-Léognan

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 blanc : 100%

Teneur en alcool

13.5% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.

Vendanges

28 August - 08 Septembrer 2023

Dégustation

Pale yellow colour with green highlights.
The nose is particularly intense, with aromas of fresh white and yellow fruit (peach) and citrus. There are also floral nuances, mixed with light notes of brioche. Complex and elegant.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a generous, fat texture that lingers throughout. The acidity adds a welcome freshness, creating a perfect balance. The wine is both delicious and harmonious. Very long on the palate. This 2023 should be one of Château La Louvière's remarkable vintages.

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 maceration on fine lees, the wines are fermented in barrels and demi-muid (600L).

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

Asparagus and sheep's cheese tart, pan-fried scallops, veal sweetbreads with morels.

94-95/100

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High density with phenolic framing, but nimble and lively with slices of apple, lemon and mineral character. Tasty finish. Tight and balanced. (Tasted en primeur)

James Suckling - James Suckling
2024-05-03

93/100

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Part of Best dry white Bordeaux 2023 wines tasted en primeur Drinking Window: 2025 - 2038 Chamomile, herbal, with lime aspects. A smooth, even creamy, palate with breadth and energy as well, showing off white peach and clementine orange, with agreeable toasty oak accents (the wine is ageing in 30% new oak barrels of 500 litres). Long finish, frank and a bit tart, but in a nice way. Ageing will make this a sure winner and the wine has the needed acidity and dry extract for more long-term keeping. (Tasted en primeur)

Panos Kakaviatos - Decanter
2024-04-11

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.