Presentation
Presentation
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.
The vintage
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Harvest
08/20/2020
Winemaking
After settling, in oak barrels.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Age of vines : 23 years years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Limpid, colour is golden yellow, quite pale, with some silver reflections.
The nose, fine and elegant, very sauvignon, reveals mineral notes, associated with aromas of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon zest), and white flowers (acacia)...
A frank attack with freshness. A gourmet palate, with fatness and balance. Citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) bring a pleasant freshness throughout the tasting. Nice finish.
The nose, fine and elegant, very sauvignon, reveals mineral notes, associated with aromas of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon zest), and white flowers (acacia)...
A frank attack with freshness. A gourmet palate, with fatness and balance. Citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) bring a pleasant freshness throughout the tasting. Nice finish.
Food pairings
This is a fruity and elegant wine, which will become the ideal companion for stuffed crab, salmon mille-feuilles or turkey escalopes à la Normande.
