Chateau La Louviere Blanc (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022
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The very elegant white La Louvière is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves, and is a fine ambassador for the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Marked by the Sauvignon Blanc varietal character, but not overly so, it can age remarkably well.
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James Suckling
Solid and structured white with crisp citrusy character and a chalky mouthfeel. Medium- to full-bodied. Long and mineral with energy and tone.
Barrel Sample: 94-95 -
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2022 Château La Louvière Blanc is classy stuff, offering pretty citrus, honeydew melon, and pineapple notes in its medium-bodied, nicely balanced, forward, and charming style. I don't think it's going to make terribly old bones, but it's going to offer ample pleasure right out of the gate.
Barrel Sample: 90-92
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However, the vineyard as we know it today dates from the early 16th century. In 1620, the Carthusian monks who inherited the estate contributed their experience and expertise to producing wines that acquired an international reputation. Jean-Baptiste Mareilhad, a rich negociant, purchased the property during the French Revolution and built the present-day chateau in a pure neoclassical style. It is now listed as a historic monument. Andre Lurton became the owner of La Louviere in 1965 and has worked tirelessly to restore the estate's former splendour.