Château Lamothe-Bergeron - Haut-Médoc 2017
Domain story
Lamothe-Bergeron is one of the historic Médoc wine estates and was already considered a leading Cru bourgeois Supérieur back in the 19th century, a status that was confirmed one again in 2020.
In the hands of the Lauste and Martel families, it has been passed down from generation to generation until Jacques de Bergeron.
He is interested in nature and agronomy, and he finds in Lamothe, where the
cultivation of vines has been documented since at least the 17th century, a formidable field of experimentation. Over the decades from 1970 to 2010,
Lamothe-Bergeron changed hands three times. The vineyard is restructured, the mix of grape varieties adjusted and the winery facilities renovated.
In 2015, the castle opened up to wine tourism, and in 2019, CAPSSA acquired the estate with great ambitions: to advance the wine, be even more demanding in environmental matters, and enrich the wine tourism
experience.
Appellation: Haut-Médoc
The Haut-Médoc is a renowned subregion within the Médoc area of Bordeaux, France, celebrated for its high-quality red wines.
Its terroir is characterized by gravelly soils mixed with sand and clay, providing excellent drainage and ideal growing conditions for grapevines.
The primary grapes grown in the Haut-Médoc are:
Cabernet Sauvignon: Dominates blends, providing structure and aging potential.
Merlot: Adds softness and ripe fruit characteristics.
Cabernet Franc: Contributes finesse and aromatic complexity.
Petit Verdot: Used sparingly, adds deep color and spice.
The Haut-Médoc contains six communal appellations, many of which produce highly sought-after wines:
- Margaux
- Pauillac
- Saint-Julien
- Saint-Estèphe
- Listrac-Médoc
- Moulis-en-Médoc
Tasting notes
Appearance: This wine is medium garnet.
Nose: It has medium (+) intensity and it is developing. It has aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, red plum, black
plum,blueberry, strawberry,cedar, vanilla, leather, tobacco.
Palate: This wine is dry, medium (+)acidity, medium(+)tannins, medium alcohol, medium(+)body. It has medium(+) intensity and a medium (+) finish. It has flavours of blackcurrant,
blackberry, red plum, black plum, blueberry, strawberry, cedar, vanilla, leather, tobacco.
Quality: This wine is very good. Can drink now, but has potential for ageing.