Château Lamothe-Bouscaut

Château Lamothe-Bouscaut is a Pessac-Léognan estate in the Graves, the historic heart of Bordeaux winemaking just south of the city. It stands close to the great classified growths of the appellation, on the same gravel soils. Both red and white are made here, in the Graves tradition. The reds are Merlot-led with Cabernet Sauvignon and a little Malbec; the whites blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon. The deep gravel, or graves, that names the region gives the wines structure and finesse. Careful farming keeps quality high. In the cellar, the reds are oak-aged for structure while the whites are made for freshness and texture. The style balances the power of the Graves with an elegant, modern touch. Both colours reward a little time in the glass. Lamothe-Bouscaut offers authentic Pessac-Léognan, red and white, without the grand-cru price. Refined, savoury and food-friendly, these are wines that speak clearly of their storied corner of Bordeaux.