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
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
13% 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
08/20/2020
Tasting
Limpid, colour is golden yellow, quite pale, with some silver reflections.
The nose, fine and elegant, very sauvignon, reveals mineral notes, associated with aromas of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon zest), and white flowers (acacia)...
A frank attack with freshness. A gourmet palate, with fatness and balance. Citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) bring a pleasant freshness throughout the tasting. Nice finish.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Winemaking
After settling, in oak barrels.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
This is a fruity and elegant wine, which will become the ideal companion for stuffed crab, salmon mille-feuilles or turkey escalopes à la Normande.
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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.
