2018 Chateau La Louviere, Pessac-Leognan 1x75cl

Antonio Galloni 90

The 2018 La Louviere is a real powerhouse. Leather, smoke, incense and scorched earth wrap around a core of dark red fruit in this virile, imposing Pessac Leognan. I won’t be surprised if the 2018 turns out even better than this note suggests, as it is full of personality. [Antonio Galloni, 02/05/2019]

Neal Martin 85

The 2018 L de la Louviere offers light, earthy red berry fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins, touches of bell pepper infusing the red fruit, and some attenuation on the finish. So-so. [Neal Martin, 08/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2025

Wine Advocate 92

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 la Louviere leaps from the glass with notions of redcurrant jelly, fresh blackberries and warm black plums, plus nuances of dried mint, cedar chest and ground cloves. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and savory in the mouth, featuring a light touch of finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with a compelling red berry lift. It’s an elegant, lively expression of this vintage and one that really works! [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 28/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2039

JancisRobinson.com 16

Diam 30 closure. Tasted blind. Medium weight with brazen fruit and sandpaper tannins on the end. [19/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2040