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Château La Louvière has long been famous for its white wines. In fact, these already highly-prized by Canadian merchants in the 17th century ! A century later, they were to be found on the finest tables in Saint Petersburg.The very elegant white La Louvière is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves, and is a fine ambassador for the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Marked by the Sauvignon Blanc varietal character, but not overly so, it can age remarkably well.
Full and Complex
Sémillon 15% / Sauvignon blanc 85%.
Spring 1998 was mild and wet, with excess precipitation in April. The weather in July was rather poor, with cool temperatures and many storms. However, the month of August was outstanding: very little rain with hot, dry weather. The end of the summer season was simply perfect !
Brilliant with golden highlights.
The nose is powerful, complex with hints of ripe fruits such as nectarine, yellow peach, but also hints of smoke.
On the palate, this wine is dense and apricot coats the palate. It is very bold, almost syrupy and extends a long finish. The woody nuances are melted and participate in the complexity of this great wine.
Rich, smooth, powerful, tasty, and classy. Best enjoyed before 2020.
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Pale with gold highlights. Beeswax nose, with dried fruit and vanilla notes, the palate is lively and riche, powerful aromatic finish of candied fruit and spice. A lovely wine, showing beautifully.
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In twenty years, this André Lurton estate has become one of the best known and best loved, for both Reds and Whites. The latest vintages confirm its reputation as the region’s ambassador, with consistently well-crafted wines. The whites are elegant, ample and possess a certain elegance. The Sauvignon character is present but not overly so, and these are wines that age very well. The 98s are well made, quite mouth-watering, should keep for a few years.
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A smoky nose, not yet fully expressive, with peachy notes and oak just beginning to blend into the ensemble. Good balance on the palate, lively but opulent. Aromatic, spicy and peppery for a long, elegant finish.
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The nose reveals the sauvignon in the blend. Intense and complex, backed up by discreet oak, which enhances the mineral and flinty notes. Rich, opulent, balanced, good structure and aromas, elegant ; lay down 4 to 5 years.
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Light gold highlights. Medium intense nose. Smooth and rich. Medium body, a trifle thin, well crafted but lacks a little density.
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La Lettre de l'Amateur / primeurs 1998 - Colour seems pale. Strong box note on the nose. Structured and lively upfront, this freshness dominates, though the wine lacks body.
Drink today.
15.00 ha
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes.
By hand in several passes
41B-Fercal
Traditional, limited impact
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
26 years old
Sauvignon blanc
Double guyot
After settling, in oak barrels
18 to 23 °C
No
For 10 months in oak barrels (30% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Very expressive between 3 and 5 years old, can age 10 to 20 years
Valérie LAVIGNE.
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