Château La Louvière | Red
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...
Varietal
Merlot : 60%
Cabernet sauvignon : 40%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Harvest
11 September - 05 October 2023
Tasting
Deep garnet-red colour, expressive and captivating.
The powerful nose is dominated by aromas of jammy black fruits, enhanced by a hint of delicate spices.
The attack is beautifully sweet, quickly supported by a generous mid-palate volume. The structured, elegant finish is characterised by silky tannins and lingering black fruit flavours, punctuated by a subtle toasty note.
Terroir
Deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand with small deep crates.
Winemaking
Integral vinification (20% of the total volume) in various containers (wooden rolls , 500 liter oak barrels, terra cotta amphoras). Long vatting times and management of phenolic extractions.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (40-50 % new) with racking
Serving
For 12 months in oak barrels (40 50% new). Aged in 15% terra cotta amphoras.
Ageing potential
Over 15 years
Food pairings
Grilled rib of beef with rosemary jus, roast duck breast with green pepper sauce, fillet of venison with juniper berries.
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.