2019 Château La Louvière Blanc Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château La Louvière Blanc (Pessac-Léognan)
Pomelo honeysuckle and green apple with a nice minty accent let you know this is going to be good. On the palate the wine is crisp fresh, vibrant and lifted with a nice touch of minerality in the mid-palate and in the finish. Drink from 2022-2029. 1,274 Views Tasted Mar 29, 2022Crisp green apples, lemon, lime, flowers and orange peel smell just great. On the palate, the wine pops with freshness, vibrant yellow citrus, creamy, lush textures and hints of honey with tangerine in the finish. 92 Pts 2,733 Views Tasted Jul 7, 2020 |
When to Drink Chateau La Louviere, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Louviere can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of about 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau La Louviere is usually better with at least 4-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau La Louviere offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 6-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Louviere, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Louviere is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The red wine of Chateau La Louviere is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau La Louviere is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese. The white wine of Chateau La Louviere is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.