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
Merlot : 55%
Cabernet sauvignon : 45%
Alcohol content
12.5% vol.
Weather conditions
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Harvest
09/12/2017
Tasting
A lovely red colour, full of promise, reminiscent of cherry.
The nose is discreet, opening up gradually in the glass. The first nose reveals slightly woody notes (cedar). After a little aeration, notes of red fruit (cherry) gradually emerge gradually reveal themselves. Subtle hints of spices crown the whole.
On the palate, this wine has a straightforward attack, with tension but without aggressiveness. The tannins are powerful and racy, with a particularly successful finish. The notes of red fruit (cherries), full of gourmet, are again quite distinct.
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
Guinea fowl fillets, roast veal Orloff, cheese platter (Saint-Nectaire).
Château La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière | Dessert white
AOC Graves supérieures
Les Lions de La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
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.
