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Château Lamothe 2ème Grand Cru Classé 1988
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Château Lamothe 2ème Grand Cru Classé 1988
The wine
The wines of the Château Lamothe are rich and full-bodied. Because of the quantities of Sémillon used, they boast wonderful colour, a nose featuring acacia, developing aromas of peach and pear on the palate. A magnificent, perfectly balanced wine.
About the Producer Château Lamothe
Located 40 kilometres away from Bordeaux on the left bank of the Garonne, the Château Lamothe was built on the back of a Merovingian fort in the 16th century. The estate's past has mirrored that of its many owners, who divided it up, sold it off and shared it out as they went along. In 1855 however, it met with notable success and was elevated to the status of Second Cru Classé. But it wasn't until the 20th century that it was returned to stability, when Jean Despujols bought eight hectares of vines on gravel and clay in 1961. Since then, the vineyard has always been owned by the same family. His son Guy Despujols has managed the property since 1989. The very small amounts collected allow the harvest to be very precisely monitored, and the wine to be slowly vinified with no settling. Lamothe's defining characteristic is the wonderful location of its château. Whichever way you look, spectacular views await here. The vineyard is located west of the village of Sauternes overlooking the Ciron Valley, close to Guiraud, la Tour Blanche and Filhot. The climate here is exceptionally well-balanced thanks to intense sunshine moderated by refreshing, ever-present winds. All the ingredients are here to result in grapes affected by noble rot. The Estate sells a second wine, the Tourelles de Lamothe.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 Low neckObservation 1 Marginally scratched labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sauternes
Classification: Deuxième Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Guy Despujols
Vintage: 1988
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 9°
Size (in ha): 8 hectares
Volume: 14000 bottles
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: honey
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine