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Loudenne Les Roses, 2016
Les Roses de Loudenne Cuvée has been named in tribute to its famous “pink château” (“château rose” in French) dating from the XVIIth century as well as to its renowned rose garden. This wine is produced from a group of plots, forming one block, located in Saint-Christoly du Médoc, on the vicinity of the Gironde estuary and nearby Loudenne. Grown and vinified by Loudenne’steam, Les Roses is a gourmet and enjoyable wine.
Specifications
Production volume : 65.000 bottles
Surface area of the vineyard : 14.5 ha
Age of vines : 17 years old
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
The vintage
A rainy spring generating water reserve in the soil that was followed by an exceptionally dry and warm summer with cool nights favorable to produce small grapes with thick skins. Mid-september, a heavy rain allowed the vines not to suffer from the drought that was followed by a dry period during the harvest time. All grapes were harvested at perfect ripeness. As a consequence, the wines are colorful, fruity and powerful with a good balance thanks to a good level of acidity.
Terroir
clay and limestone with many gravels and limestone blocks on a limestone sub-soil.
Winemaking
Sorting and vibrating table on reception.
Transfer by gravity in the vats.
Vinification in Château Loudenne wine cellar.
Thermo-regulated stainless steel and concrete vats.
Small Bucher vertical press. Strict selection of press wines.
Transfer by gravity in the vats.
Vinification in Château Loudenne wine cellar.
Thermo-regulated stainless steel and concrete vats.
Small Bucher vertical press. Strict selection of press wines.
Ageing
For one part, for six months in French oak Bordeaux barrels.
For the other part, in vats to preserve the fruit flavors.
For the other part, in vats to preserve the fruit flavors.
Varietals
Merlot : 65%
Cabernet sauvignon : 35%
Cabernet sauvignon : 35%
Specifications
Production volume : : 65.000 bottles
Surface area of the vineyard : : 14.5 ha
Age of vines : : 17 years old
: Contains sulphites.
Advice
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years, Over 15 years
Visual appearance
Deep ruby red color.
At nose
Fruity on the nose, with strawberry notes.
On the palate
Good intensity in flavors. Nice attack on the palate. A supple development with fruit and finesse as well as some wood notes. Smooth and refined finish. A well-balanced wine.
Reviews
Challenge International du Vin Argent
Mundus Vini Argent 2019
International Wine Challenge 2021 Bronze
