AOC Pessac-Léognan
André Lurton chose this name in honour of the two impressive stone lions that watch over the
entrance to Château La Louvière. The grapes come from specific plots on the estate. The wine
is very attractive: elegant, round and fruity.
Cépages
Merlot : 55%
Cabernet sauvignon : 45%
Teneur en alcool
12.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest, marked by a dry winter and spring (46% rainfall deficit), with temperatures on average 2°C higher than normal (despite an episode of frost in April). The dry summer provided ideal conditions for ripening until the end of August.
Dégustation
Beautiful cherry-red colour.
Discreet at first, the nose gradually reveals slightly oaky notes (cedar), alongside a delicious
array of red fruit notes (cherry), and, to top it all off, subtle hints of spice.
Starts out clear-cut on the palate, with good tension, yet in no way aggressive. The tannins
are smooth and elegant, paving the way for a particularly impressive finish. Delicious red fruit
notes (cherry) make for a charming wine.
Terroir
Deep gravel
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot double with debudding
Grape harvest: By hand
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
Elegant and fresh, this 2017 Lions de La Louvière is the perfect accompaniment to delicatessen meats or a chorizo omelette. After ageing for a few years, it will go beautifully with a cep mushroom risotto or pork stir fry with mushrooms.
91/100
James Suckling
2020-01-10
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AOC Pessac-Léognan
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.
