L de La Louvière - Pessac-Léognan blanc 2023
1*Étoile
Hachette
"An elegant, refined, and fruity white wine with notes of citrus and white fruits—typical of the Sauvignon grape!"
“A Sauvignon harvested in late August and then aged traditionally in barrels, as evidenced by its nose, which is marked by fresh oak and citrus notes. Rich and vibrant on the palate, it is driven by a very lively acidity that lends this very elegant second wine a slightly chalky minerality. Full of character.” (Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Intense, it opens with delicious aromas of yellow fruits and exotic fruits, accompanied by subtle hints of citrus. Barrel aging adds rich notes of gingerbread.
Palate
A full-bodied, silky attack, with a lovely freshness that comes through in the mid-palate and lingers through the finish. A fresh wine with excellent length.
Serve
At 9-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2030
Production
11,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with salmon tartare, a fish fillet with lemon butter, a thin tart with fresh goat cheese...
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A Sauvignon Blanc harvested in late August and then aged traditionally in barrels, as evidenced by its nose, which is marked by fresh oak and citrus notes. Rich and vibrant on the palate, it is driven by a very lively acidity that lends this very elegant second wine a slightly chalky minerality. Full of character. 2026–2030
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 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 excellence 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 a winemaking process that now places a strong emphasis on terracotta jars.
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
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