Château Louvie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux - St Emilion & Pomerol
Producer
Chateau Louvie
Grape(s)
Merlot (80%)
Cabernet Franc (20%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Saint-Émilion and Pomerol sit next to each other on the right bank of Bordeaux. Saint-Émilion is home to some of the most prestigious wines in the world such as Cheval Blanc and Angelus. Only red wine qualifies for the appellation and is predominately made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Pomerol is located in the east of the Bordeaux region, near Saint-Émilion. While most appellations are named after a village or town within their boundaries, Pomerol has no such epicentre. Pomerol is an 800ha gravel bank with boasts the famous names of Petrus and Le Pin and produces wines made predominantly out of Merlot.
Producer
Château Louvie is nestled in the picturesque district of Saint Laurent des Combes, characterized by its gently rolling hills just to the west of the charming town of St Emilion. The estate`s sustainably farmed vineyards thrive on the region`s quintessential clay, sand, and limestone soils, with the vines boasting an average age of 35 years. Owned by Christian Veyry, who also presides over Château Veyry in the Cotes de Castillon, the estate benefits from his rich heritage as a winegrower`s son and his acclaimed experience as a former star winemaker at Pomerol`s Ch Gazin. Today, Veyry lends his expertise to numerous renowned châteaux across Bordeaux and Cahors.
Tasting Notes
Chateau Louvie vineyards are planted on the plateaus and slopes of St Emilion where the average age of the vines are 35 years. Following harvest, fermentation occurs in thermo-regulated steel vats after which the wine is racked into barrel, ageing for 12-18 months of which is 25% new French oak. Deep garnet colour and pronounced nose of ripe berry fruits and vanilla oak. The blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc creates an elegant style in keeping with the appellation with a soft and smooth mouthfeel. Supple and charming with plenty of berry and plum fruits combined with woodland scents and a long savoury finish.
Food
Ideal with roasted game served with wild rice and stuffing or prime rib steak.
