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 : 53%
Merlot : 47%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Harvest
6 Septembrer - 11 Octobrer 2022
Tasting
Deep, intense garnet-red colour.
The nose is generous, revealing ripe black fruit aromas, enhanced by spicy and lightly toasted notes. With aeration, the bouquet gains in complexity and breadth.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, supported by a fine, dense texture. The well-defined tannins are wrapped in a silky, slightly rich finish, bringing balance and length.
The overall impression remains approachable and drinkable, while offering a clear ageing potential, true to the style of the estate. The persistent finish lingers on an elegant toasted note.
Terroir
Deep gravel.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double with debudding
Grape Harvest: mechanical and hand harvesting.
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
Grilled pork sausage, mushroom ravioli, beef lasagne, lamb tagine with prunes, aged sheep’s milk 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.
