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TWO bottles from their original wooden case and in first class order.
The history of Château Loudenne is inextricably linked with the British wine trade. Built in the 17th century, Loudenne had many owners until 1875 when it was sold to two English brothers, Walter and Alfred Gilbey. The Gilbeys were already well known wine and spirit merchants in London and producers of the gin of the same name. The wines of Loudenne prospered in the British trade, surviving two world wars and the estate underwent a renovation programme in the 1960s and 70s. Under the energetic and experienced management of Martin Bamford MW, Château Loudenne remained part of Gilbey’s despite successive take-overs. Finally owned by Diageo, the Château was eventually sold in 2000 after more than a century of English ownership. In March of 2000, the Château was bought by the Lafragette family who had established their reputation in the Cognac industry. In 2013, the estate was purchased by the Moutai group from the Guizhou province, southern China, which traditionally specialises in brandies but also has wines in its portfolio.
Château Loudenne, with its 154 acres of planted vineyards, prides itself on the quality of their terroir which slowly descends to the river’s edge with excellent soils comprised of gravel, clay and limestone. While this area is known to be a cooler climate than the rest of the Médoc, the river tends to act as a mirror and reflects the warm sun onto the vineyards.
Château Loudenne, a Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, is a blend of 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. Vinified in stainless steel or concrete vats with the malolactic fermentation in new French oak casks, the élevage lasts 16 months in casks of which 30% are renewed every year. Michel Rolland is the consultant oenologist. They also produce a delicious white, Loudenne Blanc. The wines have the classic elegance and weight of the wines of nearby St-Estèphe but without any austere characteristics. With rounded flavours and judicious new oak, Loudenne produces very consistent and attractive claret.
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