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La Louviere Rouge 2003 75cl

AOC | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | France
CHF 37.85
Critics scores
87 Wine Spectator
Lots of plum and floral aromas with hints of new oak. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins, light fruit and a subtle finish. Best after 2006. 12,500 cases made. ?JS
85 Robert Parker
The 2003 reveals dramatic levels of toasty new oak along with a weedy tobacco character, a pinched, narrowly constructed style, and a lack of charm and depth. Hopefully, it will flesh out over the next decade and offer more complexity as well as character.
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Château La Louvière
Nestled in Bordeaux’s winemaking cradle, Château La Louvière can be found in Pessac-Léognan, just several kilometers from the city. Benefiting from a long vinous history of over seven centuries, the current château was built by Jean-Baptiste Mareilhac during the French Revolution. By 1965 the neoclassical château was purchased by André Lurton, who worked to restore the estate’s former glory. Terroir-based vineyard management, environmentally-friendly viticultural practices, and traditional winemaking methods coupled with the judicious use of modern techniques enable La Louvière to produce dry white and red wines of great character.