Château La Louvière | White
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.
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
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.
Vendanges
08/27/2018
Dégustation
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
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: Harvested mechanically and by hand in several passes.
Vinification
After settling, in oak barrels.
Elevage
For 10 months in oak barrels (25% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C.
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
Veal stew, fish shells au gratin, grilled cod.