Les Lions de La Louvière Red Appellation Pessac-Léognan André Lurton chose this name in honour of the two impressive stone lions that watch over the entrance to Château La Louvière. The grapes come from specific plots on the estate. The wine is very attractive: elegant, round and fruity. VINTAGE 2014 Weather Winter and spring were very mild, but the summer of 2014 did not live up to our expectations: it rained heavily in July, and August was much cooler than usual. However, starting in September, a miraculous Indian summer with high temperatures, was very favourable to ripening. Harvest date 09/22/2014 Grape blend Cabernet Sauvignon 70% / Merlot 30% Oenologist consultant Michel ROLLAND TASTING COMMENT Appearance 2014 Lions de La Louvière has a lovely deep, nearly ruby-red colour. Nose The very elegant nose features a subtle range of fruity aromas as well as overtones of oak. Mouth This Lions de La Louvière proves to be beautifully smooth on the palate with well-integrated oak and hints of red fruit, such as redcurrant. There is fine long aftertaste, and this wine goes very well with sirloin steak, veal Orloff, or cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire... FOOD AND WINE PAIRING - White meats - Game - vegetables - Cheese - Red meats CONSUMPTION PERIOD 2017 - 2029 GENERAL INFORMATIONS THE VINEYARD THE CELLAR Soil Fermentation Deep gravel. In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system. Graft stock 101.14 - Riparia gloire - 3309 Fermentation temperature 28° to 30°C Plant food Traditional, limited impact. Malolactic Yes Plant density 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare. Wine maturing For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking. Wine average age 23 years. Wine montage Eggwhites Pruning type Guyot double with debudding. Maturing potential Subject to vintage, begins to be expressive between 3 and 5 years, Grape harvest can age 10 to 15 years. By hand. Cellar master Jean Marc COMTE WWW.ANDRELURTON.COM.