Château de la Louvière

Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.19 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
Chris MacLean

I accidentally froze this wine but it thawed into an enjoyable wine. (I couldn’t tell the difference)

I accidentally froze this wine but it thawed into an enjoyable wine. (I couldn’t tell the difference)

Jul 12th, 2024
Bob McDonald

No formal notes. I have several previous Delectable Notes here. You could easily think this was new world with the passion fruit and tropical fruit flavours. The oak maturation adds a creamy textural note. No point in further cellaring I would say but an easy drinking wine now.

No formal notes. I have several previous Delectable Notes here. You could easily think this was new world with the passion fruit and tropical fruit flavours. The oak maturation adds a creamy textural note. No point in further cellaring I would say but an easy drinking wine now.

May 21st, 2022
Bob McDonald

Enjoying some White Bordeaux lately. Previous notes from 10 July, a few months ago still apply. A whiff of passion fruit on this occasion. A creamy textural palate with a touch of pineapple juice on the 2nd night Barbara thought. Back Story: Andre Lurton who bought this property in 1965 is an aficionado of Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon is very much in the minority in this blend. Usually 85/15. Great match with fresh prawns. One of the 1001 wines.

Enjoying some White Bordeaux lately. Previous notes from 10 July, a few months ago still apply. A whiff of passion fruit on this occasion. A creamy textural palate with a touch of pineapple juice on the 2nd night Barbara thought. Back Story: Andre Lurton who bought this property in 1965 is an aficionado of Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon is very much in the minority in this blend. Usually 85/15. Great match with fresh prawns. One of the 1001 wines.

Sep 7th, 2020
Bob McDonald

Pale to mid lemon in colour. Notes of pear and spice and hint of verbena. Oak influence is light and well managed. The palate leans towards the opulent. Notes of mandarin with medium acidity. A medium cellaring future - very easy to like. Next one in the summer. I believe the blend is mainly Sauvignon Blanc over the Semillon.

Pale to mid lemon in colour. Notes of pear and spice and hint of verbena. Oak influence is light and well managed. The palate leans towards the opulent. Notes of mandarin with medium acidity. A medium cellaring future - very easy to like. Next one in the summer. I believe the blend is mainly Sauvignon Blanc over the Semillon.

Jul 9th, 2020
Lyn Farmer

Contrary to the header for this wine the 2015 La Louvière is not a blend, it is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. It is understated at first, with a soft floral, vanilla and citrus accented bouquet but it opens beautifully on the palate with a lovely spice note. Fine structure, long finish

Contrary to the header for this wine the 2015 La Louvière is not a blend, it is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. It is understated at first, with a soft floral, vanilla and citrus accented bouquet but it opens beautifully on the palate with a lovely spice note. Fine structure, long finish

Dec 28th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

Good melon and lime

Good melon and lime

Apr 7th, 2016
Mark S.

Woody more than grassy. A bit bitter. Minerally @, Taoyuan Star, 191025

Woody more than grassy. A bit bitter. Minerally @, Taoyuan Star, 191025

Oct 24th, 2019
Vittorio Veronelli

Vittorio had this 2 years ago

Vittorio had this 2 years ago

May 31st, 2022
Kathy Wiedemann

Kathy had this 7 years ago

Kathy had this 7 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2018