Château La Louvière 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips of Château La Louvière Blanc 2024

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals delicate notes of white fruit, citrus and brioche.

Palate
A lively attack precedes a broad, harmonious and persistent palate.

A fresh and highly elegant Pessac-Léognan white wine

The estate

The Château La Louvière, located in Léognan within the Pessac-Léognan appellation, is a wine estate of remarkable historical significance. Founded in 1310, it was transformed into a modern vineyard between 1510 and 1550 by Pierre de Guilloche. In 1620, it was entrusted to the Carthusian monks, who established its viticultural reputation. Acquired by André Lurton in 1965, the château was carefully restored and is now classified as a Monument Historique. The estate, still managed by the Lurton family, is renowned for its White wines and Red wines of exceptional quality.

The vineyard

The vines dedicated to producing this Château La Louvière Blanc thrive on a 12.87-hectare terroir within the Pessac-Léognan appellation, characterized by gravelly, siliceous and limestone soils at the foot of the slope. .

The vintage

The year 2024 was marked by cool conditions and significant rainfall (+60% compared to the average). The month of August, warm and dry, is ideal for ensuring optimal berry ripening.

Winemaking and aging

Hand harvesting. Whole-cluster pressing. Alcoholic fermentation in 600-liter barrels and demi-muids. Aging for 10 months in barrels on the lees, with regular bâtonnage.

Grape variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc