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
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.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double with debudding
Grape Harvest: mechanical and hand harvesting.
Grape Harvest: mechanical and hand harvesting.
Harvest
8 September 2020
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking.
Varietals
Merlot : 70%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Age of vines : 23 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Brilliant, with a lovely cherry-red colour and a few silver highlights.
Intense, the nose reveals aromas of red fruit (cherry, strawberry), each more delicious than the last. Subtly woody, vanilla and spicy notes mingle with these aromas. The combination of all these aromas is a great success.
The attack is delicately woody. The mid-palate is beautifully rounded. Some notes of vanilla and a pleasant freshness accompany us throughout the tasting.
Intense, the nose reveals aromas of red fruit (cherry, strawberry), each more delicious than the last. Subtly woody, vanilla and spicy notes mingle with these aromas. The combination of all these aromas is a great success.
The attack is delicately woody. The mid-palate is beautifully rounded. Some notes of vanilla and a pleasant freshness accompany us throughout the tasting.
Food pairings
Osso bucco with tomato sauce, entrecote with mushrooms, cheeses.
