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
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Weather conditions
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Harvest
08/27/2018
Tasting
Brilliant, clear pale-yellow colour with occasional green and silver highlights.
The bouquet is wonderfully intense, displaying citrus and apricot aromas. Swirling in the glass reveals floral notes (acacia blossom). Well-integrated, slightly toasty overtones contribute added complexity.
Starts out very smooth, becoming round and full-bodied mid-palate. The finish is long and remarkably fresh. Citrus notes follow through to the palate, accompanied by oaky retronasal aromas.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: Harvested mechanically and by hand in several passes.
Winemaking
After settling, in oak barrels.
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels (25% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Veal stew, fish shells au gratin, grilled cod.
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.
