ARTEVINO
Loudenne Les Rives 2022
"THERE IS NO GREAT TERROIR THAT DOES NOT LOOK AT THE RIVER"
Like the greatest Médoc wines, Château LOUDENNE's vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir located on the edge of the Gironde estuary which, like a mirror, reflects the sun's rays, reduces the risk of frost and promotes the ripening of the grapes. This privileged location gives the wines of LOUDENNE elegance, complexity and finesse.
Like the greatest Médoc wines, Château LOUDENNE's vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir located on the edge of the Gironde estuary which, like a mirror, reflects the sun's rays, reduces the risk of frost and promotes the ripening of the grapes. This privileged location gives the wines of LOUDENNE elegance, complexity and finesse.
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 42 ha
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
Presentation
It is the little brother of the Château. Often defined as a second wine, it is more than that. The wines benefit from the same care as the wines of the château.
The grapes from the young vines, certainly lack the tannic structure to produce the first wine of the château, but are rounder, fruitier and more charming.
The grapes from the young vines, certainly lack the tannic structure to produce the first wine of the château, but are rounder, fruitier and more charming.
Terroir
Located just on the edge of the Gironde estuary, the vineyard enjoys an exceptional microclimate.
Soil: partly 2 hills of Garonne gravel mixed with clay and for the other part clay-limestone with manypebbles and limestone blocks.
Soil: partly 2 hills of Garonne gravel mixed with clay and for the other part clay-limestone with manypebbles and limestone blocks.
Winemaking
The bunches are sorted upon receipt and transferred to the vat without pumping.
Vinification is carried out in stainless steel or concrete thermoregulated vats by grape variety and plots separately.
Pressing is carried out with a small vertical Bucher press.
Vinification is carried out in stainless steel or concrete thermoregulated vats by grape variety and plots separately.
Pressing is carried out with a small vertical Bucher press.
Ageing
The ageing is carried out partly in Bordeaux barrels and for the balance in vats.
Vinification and aging are carried out gently to seek out the aromas of fruit.
Vinification and aging are carried out gently to seek out the aromas of fruit.
Varietals
Merlot : 53%
Cabernet sauvignon : 44%
Cabernet franc : 3%
Cabernet sauvignon : 44%
Cabernet franc : 3%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : : 42 ha
: Contains sulphites.
Advice
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Visual appearance
Beautiful deep cherry red color.
At nose
The charming nose of ripe red fruits, associated with woody notes, is complex but clean. There are also toasted notes, cocoa and coffee.
On the palate
The attack is supple and the fruity finish highlights melted tannins.
