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.
Varietal
Merlot : 70%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall
was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The
summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes
Harvest
8 September 2020
Tasting
Brilliant, with a lovely cherry-red colour and a few silver highlights.
Intense, the nose reveals aromas of red fruit (cherry, strawberry), each more delicious than the last. Subtly woody, vanilla and spicy notes mingle with these aromas. The combination of all these aromas is a great success.
The attack is delicately woody. The mid-palate is beautifully rounded. Some notes of vanilla and a pleasant freshness accompany us throughout the tasting.
Terroir
Deep gravel.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double with debudding
Grape Harvest: mechanical and hand harvesting.
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Osso bucco with tomato sauce, entrecote with mushrooms, cheeses.
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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.
