Bob McDonald

9.5

Actually the 21st Edition of the Brut Rose. Colour of Rose Gold like a high quality watch - copper, brass notes in the decadent colour. Aromatics of red currant, pink grapefruit and a hint of honey. An ultra fine mousse always found in prestige Champagne. The palate is all about Intensity showing the red fruits, spice and general influence of high quality Pinot Fruit. Much of this edition is based on the excellent 2008 vintage. A memorable Rose Champagne as expected - matched with Danish mussels Georgie brought from Copenhagen for my 71st Birthday - happy days. — a year ago

Roger Ray

9.0

A fun red bubbly summer wine. Shared for our 21st wedding anniversary! — 5 years ago

Kirk F

9.0

Delicious bit of Italy. Celebrating Hannah’s 22nd in quarantine while we reminisced about her 21st in Tuscany! — 5 years ago

Austin Hohnke

8.9

Still trying to pin everything down on this one. Fermented 82% in stainless steel, 18% in barrel on the lees for 8 months. Slightly sweaty on the nose plus something rubbery. Fuller body with apples and round citrus, rich texture, and a creamy finish. Drink up the 2018.

Amendment: This continues to open up and show a serious side. Beautiful mineral character shining through. Slate? Gravel? — 2 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.0

Grapey and somewhat lacking in complexity/tannins. Tried it against a 2018 b cellars merlot and it didn’t match up well. — 3 years ago

Michele Wurl

9.3

21st Anniversary wine — 5 years ago

Raul Puga

9.5

This is my wine!!! OMFG. Always delivers. This is my 21st vintage on the list and it’s the wine that got me hooked on wine. YUMMY!!!! — 5 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Nice 👍🏼
Dark Web info

Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir. La Louvière's red wine has a dark colour and an elegant bouquet with delicate hints of oak...

— 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Having a bit of a Tolpuddle time......have had worse weekends.....! If I have miscued on the irony these are very good wines! Pale Lemon in colour. Nutty almond and grapefruit notes with white citrus flowers with some funk - lees stirring? Light to medium weight palate with medium acid. Could go a couple more years if desired. This is a great example of cool climate Tasmanian Chardonnay. More Chablis than Meursault in style. The following day a little more tart. Tasted again 46 weeks later in Toowoomba on 21st January 2022 with consistent notes. Leesy funk. Citrus: Orange and Lime. Excellent. I will have the last one in at least a year’s time. — 4 years ago

Lexy

9.5

December 21st 2019. This is a big bold wine. Smoke, bitter, oak, and strong alcohol taste. Smells of ripe berries and tobacco. Full-bodied. I absolutely loved this wine. — 5 years ago