Château La Louvière White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir. La Louvière's red wine has a dark colour and an elegant bouquet with delicate hints of oak...
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Cabernet sauvignon : 55%
Merlot : 45%
Teneur en alcool
14% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Vendanges
09/18/2019
Dégustation
Colour is a deep red, close to ruby, with occasional hints of purple.
On aeration, the nose, initially shy, gradually reveals all its complexity, with greedy notes of black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), enhanced by a few empyreumatic notes (tar).
On the palate, it is a perfectly balanced wine. Everything blends together harmoniously: well-melted tannins, tasty black fruits (blackberry), a hint of chocolate, a nice volume and a beautiful structure. All these qualities should give it a serious ageing potential. It is a very seductive wine that should be kept for 2 or 3 years to appreciate its elegance.
Terroir
Deep gravel
Vigne
Pruning type: Double Guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand with small deep crates.
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system and concrete tanks with pigeage.
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (40-50 % new) with racking.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 18°C
Potentiel de garde
Over 15 years
Accords gourmands
Roast guinea fowl, pan of mushrooms (ceps, chanterelles), cheese (Roquefort).