Château La Louvière Pessac-Léognan 2018

Vignobles André Lurton

Château La Louvière Pessac-Léognan
2018

  • HVe3

$85.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 12.50
Product code
15380974
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$71.00
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pessac-Léognan
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 60 %
Merlot 40 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

Family company, “Les Vignobles André Lurton” is currently one of the most important wine companies in Bordeaux. Its founder, André Lurton, is a winemaker! The vine has been his reason for living for almost 70 years. The André Lurton Vineyards have more than 600 hectares of vines, located on the best wine-growing terroirs of half a dozen prestigious Bordeaux appellations.

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Product notes

Located a few kilometers south of Bordeaux, Château La Louvière, built at the end of the 18th century, is one of the emblematic properties of the Pessac-Léognan appellation and classified as a Historic Monument since 1991.

Production notes

Aged for 12 months in barrels (40-50% new) with racking.

Tasting notes

Ruby red color. Vanilla, grilled and roasted notes then escape from the glass. The tannic structure is clearly present. The palate is structured, with a nice freshness. Pairing with leg of lamb.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 93 points -

James Suckling, January 2021 (Vintage 2018)

Ripe cherry, stewed blackberry, nutmeg, cedar and black olive on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with sleek, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Flavorful. Try from 2022.

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Wine Advocate

- 92 points -

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, May 2021 (Vintage 2018)

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 la Louviere leaps from the glass with notions of redcurrant jelly, fresh blackberries and warm black plums, plus nuances of dried mint, cedar chest and ground cloves. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and savory in the mouth, featuring a light touch of finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with a compelling red berry lift. It's an elegant, lively expression of this vintage and one that really works!

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Wine Spectator

- 92 points -

James Molesworth, (Vintage 2018)

Nicely packed, with a mix of red and black cherry paste, singed mesquite and red licorice notes, all carried by a lively, brambly savory-tinged finish. Lots to like here. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2022 through 2031. 10,000 cases made.

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