Château La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière's second wine, L de La Louvière, is made with the same care and attention as its older brother. This wine is immensely attractive thanks to its roundness and fruitiness. It is produced according to traditional methods with a few modern touches in a prestigious location where art reigns alongside winegrowing.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 70%
Merlot : 30%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Harvest
09/11/2015
Tasting
Brilliant deep, nearly garnet-red colour.
The attractive nose of red fruit (redcurrant), blackcurrant, and a hint of tobacco is very typical of Pessac-Léognan.
Rich and delicious on the palate with beautiful balance. The hints of black and red fruit carry over from the bouquet. Wonderfully long.
Terroir
Deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double with debudding
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (20% new) with racking.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Roast guinea fowl, veal chop casserole, fine cheese platter.
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.