Château LA LOUVIÈRE 1994
Château La Louvière is located in Pessac-Léognan , in the Bordeaux wine region. The castle's history dates back to the 14th century and there were successive owners until 1965 when it was purchased by its current owners, the Lurton family . The La Louvière vineyard covers 86 hectares. The vines are around 25-30 years old and sit on the classic gravelly soils although La Louvière also has additional limestone deposits in the soil down the slope.
Château La Louvière is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot . The wine is aged for 12 months in barrels, of which 40 to 50% are new. The 1994 vintage in Bordeaux had a wet April, but the spring was ideal and led to early flowering. The summer was hot and sunny until a deluge hit on September 7, and continuing through the rest of the month, but conditions were too cool to encourage rot. Careful grape selection was crucial to avoid overly dilute berries.
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot