Château La Louvière Red 2019

Château La Louvière Red

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Présentation

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...

Le vin

Cépages

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.

Les informations techniques

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.

Le service

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).

95/100

Extremely aromatic and refreshing with lots of bright blackcurrants, raspberries and some orange peel. It’s full, yet reserved, with ultra-fine tannins and a long, energetic finish. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink after 2025 and beyond.


2022-01-15

93/100

Lovely aromas, nice freshness with some menthol/eucalyptus notes. Great texture straight away and plump density of fruit. This feels polished and well crafted with precise fruit definition, mouthwatering acidity and also a touch of creaminess. Such a great emphasis on cooling menthol minerality here, the freshly picked mint/eucalyptus flavour lingers long on the tongue, beyond the ripe blackcurrants and black cherries with smooth, rounded and supple tannins. Gloriously rich, deep with supreme freshness and drinkability. Lovely. Drinking Window 2023 - 2039.

Georgie Hindle
2022-02-01

92/100

A very smoky nose, with plenty of perfumed new oak showing, along with fragrant notes of white chalk and white freesia too. A freshly defined palate ensues, pure and quite elegant, poised, and correct. It shows density, structure and good grip in the end. A fine result for this property.

Chris Kissack
2022-03-01

93/100

The 2019 La Louvière has an impressive bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, cedar and sandalwood scents, full of gusto and fine definition. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, crisp and taut, with fine tannins and a focused, fresh, classically styled finish that shows finesse and persistence. Superb.

Neal Martin
2022-03-01

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