Presentation
Presentation
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.
The vintage
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes.
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes.
Harvest
28 August - 08 Septembrer 2023
Winemaking
After maceration on fine lees, the wines are fermented in barrels and demi-muid (600L).
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels (30% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 37.06 ac
Age of vines : 26 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 8°C and 11°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
Pale yellow colour with green highlights.
The nose is particularly intense, with aromas of fresh white and yellow fruit (peach) and citrus. There are also floral nuances, mixed with light notes of brioche. Complex and elegant.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a generous, fat texture that lingers throughout. The acidity adds a welcome freshness, creating a perfect balance. The wine is both delicious and harmonious. Very long on the palate. This 2023 should be one of Château La Louvière's remarkable vintages.
The nose is particularly intense, with aromas of fresh white and yellow fruit (peach) and citrus. There are also floral nuances, mixed with light notes of brioche. Complex and elegant.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a generous, fat texture that lingers throughout. The acidity adds a welcome freshness, creating a perfect balance. The wine is both delicious and harmonious. Very long on the palate. This 2023 should be one of Château La Louvière's remarkable vintages.
Food pairings
Asparagus and sheep's cheese tart, pan-fried scallops, veal sweetbreads with morels.
Reviews
"High density with phenolic framing, but nimble and lively with slices of apple, lemon and mineral character. Tasty finish. Tight and balanced. (Tasted en primeur)"
"Part of Best dry white Bordeaux 2023 wines tasted en primeur
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2038
Chamomile, herbal, with lime aspects. A smooth, even creamy, palate with breadth and energy as well, showing off white peach and clementine orange, with agreeable toasty oak accents (the wine is ageing in 30% new oak barrels of 500 litres). Long finish, frank and a bit tart, but in a nice way. Ageing will make this a sure winner and the wine has the needed acidity and dry extract for more long-term keeping. (Tasted en primeur)
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Drinking Window: 2025 - 2038
Chamomile, herbal, with lime aspects. A smooth, even creamy, palate with breadth and energy as well, showing off white peach and clementine orange, with agreeable toasty oak accents (the wine is ageing in 30% new oak barrels of 500 litres). Long finish, frank and a bit tart, but in a nice way. Ageing will make this a sure winner and the wine has the needed acidity and dry extract for more long-term keeping. (Tasted en primeur)
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