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.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Merlot : 40%
Alcohol content
13.5% 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
09/12/2018
Tasting
Ruby red colour, with some raspberry reflections.
Very expressive nose, revealing gourmet notes of red fruits (cherry, strawberry), mixed with more mineral scents (graphite) from the barrel ageing.
In the palate, the attack is supple. It is a wine with volume and fleshiness in the middle of the mouth. The tannins are present and well blended. The palate is well balanced, revealing finesse and elegance, with notes of red fruit - cherry. Nice finish.
Terroir
Deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
This wine can be enjoyed with a salad of confit gizzards, guinea fowl with chanterelles, veal escalopes or old Gouda cheese.
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AOC Pessac-Léognan
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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.
