Château La Louvière White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
André Lurton chose this name in honour of the two impressive stone lions that watch over the entrance to Château La Louvière. The grapes come from specific plots on the estate. The wine is very attractive: elegant, round and fruity.
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in mid-June, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine grapes!
Vendanges
09/05/2016
Dégustation
Lovely, brilliant, and very vibrant yellow colour.
The expressive bouquet displays delicate aromas of white fruit (peach, nectarine), tropical fruit (pineapple, mango), and a slight smoky note.
Attractive, beautifully round, and easy to drink on the palate, with a remarkably long aftertaste. Lemon notes contribute to a beautiful freshness, accompanied by tropical fruit nuances (pineapple) that delight the palate.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Vinification
After settling, in oak barrels.
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
This wine is ideally suited to fish, seafood, chicken, and risotto.