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Les Lions de La Louvière Red
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.
Wine style
Rich and Powerful
Grape blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 60% / Merlot 40%.
Weather
Temperatures were much higher than average from February to June, with much less rainfall than usual. There were already signs of drought at the end of Spring.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
The garnet-red nuances and purplish highlights are remarkable. Deep, dark colour indicative of a great wine.
Nose
The nose is very attractive even at this early stage, with overtones of morello cherry and blackcurrant, as well as roasted nuances.
Mouth
It definitely encourages one to taste the wine, which is rich, delicious, and backed-up by lovely freshness. This wine has great potential, and the long finish with smoky and graphite elements is typical of great terroirs in Pessac-Léognan. The tannin is powerful and polished. It is really a treat, points out one of our tasters... who is not mistaken. What better way to enjoy Les Lions de La Louvière than with a dish of delicatessen meats, grilled meat or poultry? It is sure to be appreciated and highlight the food that goes with it.
Consumption period
2014 - 2026
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Cheese |
Salads |
Red meats
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Ground
Soil
Deep gravel.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand.
Others
Graft stock
101.14 - Riparia gloire - 3309
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact.
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare.
Wine average age
23 years.
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon 55% / Merlot 40% / Cabernet Franc 2% / Petit Verdot 3%.
Pruning type
Guyot double with debudding.
Fermentation
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Fermentation temperature
28° to 30°C
Malolactic
Yes
Wine maturing
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking.
Wine montage
Eggwhites
Maturing potential
Subject to vintage, begins to be expressive between 3 and 5 years, can age 10 to 15 years.
Recipes
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