The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Château La Louvière La Louviere Rouge 2016 75clAOC | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | FranceAlert me when availableAll vintages 1979 1988 1989 1995 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2007 2010 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Critics scores 94 Wine SpectatorThis has a sappy feel, with lots of kirsch, plum reduction and blackberry compote flavors, inlaid with brambly grip. Features a noticeable tarry streak through the finish, but this maintains good energy along the way. A strong showing.—J.M.90 Robert ParkerThe 2016 La Louviere has a very well-defined bouquet with ample black fruit, hints of cedar and black olive, nicely focused and somehow, effortless. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded opening, blackberry and raspberry fruit mixed with tobacco notes, though I found just a touch of greenness that disturbed the balance on the finish (exactly the same as I found on the 2014). Maybe that will become subsumed into the wine by the time it is bottled? I hope so, because otherwise this is a fine La Louvière; but at the moment, I will be parsimonious with my score and keep my fingers crossed. Producer Château La LouvièreNestled 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.