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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 70% / Merlot 30%
Weather
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Tasting Comment
Appearance
2015 Lions de La Louvière has a lovely, deep, and brilliant garnet-red colour.
Nose
Very typical of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, it features an extremely pleasant bouquet with subtle hints of red fruit (redcurrant), blackcurrant, and tobacco.
Mouth
Rich, satisfying, and well-balanced, this wine will undoubtedly delight everyone who appreciates the best wines of Pessac-Léognan. The red and black fruit aromas on the nose carry over to the palate, and there is a beautiful long aftertaste. 2015 Lions de La Louvière is a treat with beef or roast chicken.
Consumption period
2018 - 2022
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Cheese |
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.
Oenologist consultant
Michel ROLLAND and Mikaël LAIZET
Recipes
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