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Château La Louvière - Pessac-Léognan Red 2019

Château La Louvière - Pessac-Léognan rouge 2019

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

4.4/5 (2018 / 12 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

95/100

James Suckling

93/100

Decanter

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

93/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

freshness

elegant

delicious

a safe bet

"Extremely aromatic and refreshing, it shows great promise for the future. A real treat!"

“Delicious aromas, lovely freshness with notes of menthol and eucalyptus. A remarkable texture right from the first sip and a beautiful density of fruit. This wine is elegant and well-crafted, with a precise expression of fruit, refreshing acidity, and a slight creaminess. The menthol-like minerality is particularly pronounced; the flavor of freshly picked mint and eucalyptus lingers on the palate, outlasting the aromas of blackcurrant and ripe black cherries, with silky, round, and supple tannins. Exceptionally rich and deep, it offers remarkable freshness and drinkability. A true delight. » (Decanter 2022)

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Estate

Château La Louvière

Vintage

2019

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot

Regions

Deep soil (vines averaging 26 years old)

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manually packed in small, deep crates

Wine Production

In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks equipped with a patented system for breaking up the cap of pomace, and in concrete tanks, with punching down

Livestock Farming

12 months in barrels (40–50% of which are new) with racking

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A deep red color, almost ruby-red, with a few violet highlights here and there

Nose

Upon aeration, the nose—at first subdued—gradually reveals its full complexity, with rich notes of dark fruits (blackberry, blueberry). The whole is enhanced by a few smoky notes (tar).

Palate

Crisp with a distinctly present tannic structure. The mid-palate offers volume and richness, making it very pleasant to taste. A structured palate with lovely freshness. The fruity notes are clearly present, with a hint of roasted character throughout. Very nice length.

Serve

At 15-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with stuffed guinea fowl, an omelet with porcini mushrooms, or a cheese platter featuring cheeses like Roquefort...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Flanked by Carbonnieux and Haut-Bailly, it is one of Pessac-Léognan’s most effective ambassadors worldwide. The wines—both reds and whites—are powerful and consistently excellent, aging superbly. The Sauvignon-style whites, distinguished and exquisitely fresh, are among the appellation’s must-try wines. The reds now rival the whites, with a powerful and vigorous style that is by no means lacking in elegance.

Decanter

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Delicious aromas and a lovely freshness with notes of menthol and eucalyptus. A remarkable texture right from the first sip and a rich fruitiness. This wine is elegant and well-crafted, with a precise expression of fruit, refreshing acidity, and a slight creaminess. The menthol-like minerality is particularly pronounced; the flavor of freshly picked mint and eucalyptus lingers on the palate, outlasting the aromas of blackcurrant and ripe black cherries, with silky, round, and supple tannins. Exceptionally rich and deep, it offers remarkable freshness and drinkability. A true delight. 2023–2039

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

With a clear, brilliant red color, this wine—partly aged in amphorae—reveals a generous bouquet of ripe fruit (cherry, red currant), combined with well-integrated oak. On the palate, it is firm and powerful, reinforced by tight tannins and a long, taut finish that is still a bit austere but full of promise for the future. 2026–2032

About the estate:

Although unclassified, Ch. la Louvière—bordering Carbonnieux and Haut-Bailly—is nonetheless an iconic cru of Pessac-Léognan, thanks to the elegance of its château (designated a historic monument), the age of its vineyard (14th century), the role of its owner (André Lurton, who passed away in May 2019) in the creation of the AOC, and the consistent quality of its wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

André Lurton, who passed away in June 2019, was a prominent figure in the Bordeaux region and one of the key architects behind the creation of the Pessac-Léognan appellation in 1987. He had acquired La Louvière in 1965 and never ceased to promote this popular, accessible, and consistent wine. The program to modernize and improve vineyard management continues under the leadership of Jacques Lurton, who is also bringing a fresh approach to the winery, with aging practices that now place a strong emphasis on terracotta jars.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

With a history spanning seven centuries, this family-owned estate in Lurton produces a full-bodied wine structured by dark, smoky tannins. Aromas of blackcurrant and lovely acidity balance out its structure. This wine will improve with aging and will be ready to drink starting in 2026. — Roger Voss

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Extremely aromatic and refreshing, this wine reveals notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, and orange peel. Full-bodied and elegant, it features exceptionally refined tannins and a long, lingering finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Aromas of dark red fruits unfold on the nose and palate. The whole is enhanced by notes of a cigar box, flowers, and a hint of spice on the finish. Fresh, lively, elegant, long, and refined, it reveals aromas of smoked cherry and black raspberry on the finish. Let it age for a few years, and it will become an even better wine. Best enjoyed between 2024 and 2037.

Customer Rating

(2018 vintage)

4.4/5

based on 12 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 12/17/2025

Ruby red color, with aromas of red berries. On the palate, it is full-bodied, tannic, and has a lovely finish.