AOC Graves supérieures
The Cuvée Les Lions from Château La Louvière is a rare wine. In fact, it has only been made in 1989, 1996, 2003 and 2010, i.e. only in years with certain outstanding weather conditions (warmth, humidity, etc.) conducive to the development of noble rot on our Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Nature is fantastic since, as luck would have it, the conjunction of these parameters occurs only once every seven years !
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
12% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Vendanges
10/01/2018
Dégustation
A lovely yellow colour with light golden highlights.
Nose is pleasant and full of greed, characterised by its intensity and complexity, revealing notes of ripe pear, William pear, dried apricots, enhanced by subtle aromas of dried fruit, such as almonds.
On the palate, attack is beautiful, with freshness and sweetness: it is a particularly well-balanced wine. It is a great pleasure to taste, with its notes of broom flower and honey. We love its gourmet side, with notes of frangipane on the finish.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Vinification
After settling, in oak barrels. .
Elevage
For 18 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Potentiel de garde
Over 15 years
Accords gourmands
It is a perfect accompaniment to foie gras, but can also be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a dessert.
Château La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière | Dessert white
AOC Graves supérieures
Les Lions de La Louvière | Red
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.
