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4.46/5

Château La Louvière 2024

Name: Château La Louvière 2024
Brand: Château La Louvière
SKU: 1173/2024
Price: 27.333333333333332 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

Bordeaux

Pessac-Leognan

- Red - See details

J. Robinson | 15

J. Suckling | 91-92

Vinous - A. Galloni | 90-92

The Wine Independent | 91-93

Alexandre Ma | 92-94

Vinous Neal Martin | 90-92

€164.00 Incl. VAT

(

€27.33 / Unit

)

€150.00 Ex duty & VAT

Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€29.80

6 x 75CL

€164.00

En Primeur Wines – delivery in early 2027

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château La Louvière wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Vinum

On the nose, tobacco and a subtly herbal note, forest fruits, tea; a taut palate, slender body, tannins not overdosed, with a few green notes in the background, short finish, red-fruited, bitter on the finish.

/100

Decanter

A rich and concentrated nose, really vivid colours and super expressive aromatically. Ripe blackcurrants and plums. Sleek and refined with blue fruit and quite prominent liquorice and cola flavours. This has a certain density, fruit intensity, and plushness thanks to slightly full but fine tannins which provide a full mouthfeel as well as a hit of sweet fruit balanced by just-ripe fruit. A lovely combination that will be very enjoyable after ageing. Feels elegant and classy yet still muscular. Not overdone.

/20

Jancis Robinson

James Lawther MW

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cask sample. Red-berry aroma and flavor. Light mid-palate. Chewy tannins, slightly dry on the finish. Hard-edged. (JL)

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Black cherries, licorice, and smoke create the core of the wine’s character. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, bright, fresh, and vibrant, with strawberries and currants, showing a lively mid-palate presence that carries through to the finish. This should deliver pleasure for at least 12 or more years. Drink from 2027-2040. 90-92 pts

/100

Le Figaro Vin

A shy nose, but more presence on the palate and an assertive acidity, with notes of cherry juice.

Description

Characteristics and tasting tips of Château La Louvière 2024

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals a beautiful fruity expression, complemented by elegant notes of vanilla from barrel aging.

Palate
On the palate, this wine is precise and precise. Liveliness and balance extend to a persistent finish with supple tannins.

A Pessac-Léognan wine combining power and elegance

The estate

The Château La Louvière, located in Léognan within the Pessac-Léognan appellation, is a wine estate of remarkable historical richness. 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 winemaking reputation. Acquired by André Lurton in 1965, the château was carefully restored and is now classified as a Historic Monument. The estate, still under the management of the Lurton family, is renowned for its exceptional White wines and Red wines.

The vineyard

Covering 67.26 hectares, the Château La Louvière vineyard thrives on the characteristic terroirs of Pessac-Léognan, composed of deep gravel soils and clay-limestone subsoils.

The vintage

The year 2024 was marked by cool weather and significant rainfall (+ 60% compared to the average). The hot and dry month of August was ideal for ensuring optimal grape ripening.

Winemaking and aging

After manual harvesting, whole-bunch winemaking (20% of the total volume) is carried out in several types of vessels: wooden vats, 500-liter barrels, and terracotta amphorae. Long maceration and gentle extractions. Aged for 12 months in barrels (40% new) and 15% in terracotta amphorae.

Blend

65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon

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