Château La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière has long been famous for its white wines. In fact, these already highly-prized by Canadian merchants in the 17th century ! A century later, they were to be found on the finest tables in Saint Petersburg. The very elegant white La Louvière is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves, and is a fine ambassador for the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Marked by the Sauvignon Blanc varietal character, but not overly so, it can age remarkably well.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
12.5% vol.
Weather conditions
The weather in 2024 was extreme, with heavy rainfall, lack of sunshine and cool temperatures, making the fight against vine diseases particularly difficult. After a somewhat difficult flowering period with some coulure, a more favourable period in August allowed the grapes to change colour evenly, followed by a rapid harvest in September to preserve the quality of the grapes. This vintage marks a return to normal harvest dates.
Harvest
04 September - 12 September 2024
Tasting
A luminous pale yellow colour with green and silver highlights.
The nose is immediately seductive for its intensity and aromatic purity: juicy mango, passion fruit, all delicately dressed in fine, mellow toasty notes that underline the fruit without overshadowing it.
On the palate, the attack combines fullness and freshness. The mid-palate is well-balanced, combining smooth texture and lively tension. The elegant, lingering finish prolongs the tasting experience with energy and finesse.
A vibrant, refined white that is both expressive and perfectly controlled, combining immediate pleasure with gastronomic potential.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes.
Winemaking
After maceration on fine lees, the wines are fermented in barrels and demi-muid (600L).
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels (30% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Serving
Serve between 8°C and 11°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Food pairings
Squid stuffed with herbs and pine nuts, free-range chicken with morel mushrooms and light cream, pan-fried chanterelles and creamy polenta, mature mountain tomme.
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.