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Château La Louvière White
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.
Wine style
Elegant and Fruity
Grape blend
Sauvignon 100%
Weather
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!
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Lovely pale yellow colour with golden highlights.
Nose
The complex bouquet displays attractive aromas of white fruit (peach, nectarine) citrus fruit, tropical fruit (peach, lychee) and a slightly smoky note.
Mouth
This La Louvière is well-structured and balanced, but also powerful on the palate. It is charming, rich, and fresh, with delicious white fruit (peach), citronella, and spicy flavours. Beautiful long aftertaste. You will appreciate this unquestionably attractive wine even more if it is accompanied by a blanquette de veau or a dish of fish or chicken.
Ratings and reviews
Attractive bouquet featuring menthol nuances and understated oak. Appealingly fresh on the palate, but with a relatively short aftertaste.
Racy and with lots of acidity. Spice and menthol. Cool. Dry end. Some real energy. Long. When to drink : 2018 – 2022.
A creamy, medium bodied white by La Louviere - well made, balanced with wonderful freshness. There are lovely sweet apricots, grapefruit and herbs on the palate with a nice finish. A wine that can be enjoyed fairly young. Peak: 2019
Bright yellow colour, green hue. Aromatic nose with fresh fruit, lemon zest, grapefruit and tropical fruit. Hints of oak spices in the background. On the palate, crisp acidity, distinct citrus fruit, good mouthfeel, creamy texture and good length.
A juicy and thick white with lots of cooked-apple and pear character. Full body and an intense finish.
Consumption period
2020 - 2032
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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Fish and Shellfish
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Cheese |
Salads |
Ground
Surface
15.00 ha
Soil
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand in several passes
Others
Graft stock
41B-Fercal
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age
26 years old
Grape variety
Sauvignon blanc
Pruning type
Double guyot
Fermentation
After settling, in oak barrels
Fermentation temperature
18 to 23 °C
Malolactic
No
Wine maturing
For 10 months in oak barrels (30% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Maturing potential
Very expressive between 3 and 5 years old, can age 10 to 20 years
Oenologist consultant
Valérie LAVIGNE
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