White
2023
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
THE ANDRE LURTON FAMILY
Varietal Blend
100 % Sauvignon blanc
Alcohol by volume
13,5°
Quantity produced
30 000 bottles
Size of the vineyard
11,8 ha
Average age of vines
28 years old
Grape varieties
96 % Sauvignon Blanc
4 % Sémillon
Soil type
Deep limestone gravel & chalky-clay
Vineyard skills
sustainable farming (HVE3)
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
49 hls/ha
Vinification
Hand-harvested in crates. Whole bunch pressing. Alcoholic fermentation after settling in barrels and half muid. Aged on lees with regular stirring of the lees.
Maturing / Ageing : 12 months in barrels (40% new). Aged in 15% terracotta amphorae.
Owner's words
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.