Pessac-Léognan · France
Known for its Pessac-Léognan whites.
Wine Enthusiast 91/100 · Decanter 90/100 · Wine Spectator 89/100
Château Lamothe-Bouscaut sits in Pessac-Léognan, the historic heart of Graves where clay and gravel soils shape wines of mineral precision. The estate produces a white blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon—aromatic and structured, with the freshness Pessac-Léognan whites are known for. Its red, built from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, reflects the region's tradition of balanced, age-worthy Bordeaux. Both wines have drawn assessment from Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast. The white averages 92 points across prestige ratings; the red, 90.4. These are wines rooted in terroir and vintage, without pretense.
Address Cadaujac, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation., History: Features an old, historical building dating back to the 12th century., Vineyards: Comprises 9 hectares planted on deep gravelly soils, primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc., Ownership: Owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles, who also own the adjacent Cru Classé estate, Château Bouscaut., Style: Known for crafting classic, savory red blends and fresh, yet complex white wines, often offering excellent value compared to nearby appellations., Holte Vinlager, +6, Wine Profiles, France
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DECANTER 90 · WINE ENTHUSIAST 90 · WINE SPECTATOR 89
2009–2019
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How is Château Lamothe-Bouscaut rated by critics? Château Lamothe-Bouscaut scores 90 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Enthusiast (91), Decanter (90), and Wine Spectator (89).
What wines is Château Lamothe-Bouscaut known for? Its most critically rated wines are Pessac-Léognan Blanc and Pessac-Léognan.
Where is Château Lamothe-Bouscaut located? Château Lamothe-Bouscaut is in Pessac-Léognan, France (Cadaujac, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation., History: Features an old, historical building dating back to the 12th century., Vineyards: Comprises 9 hectares planted on deep gravelly soils, primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc., Ownership: Owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles, who also own the adjacent Cru Classé estate, Château Bouscaut., Style: Known for crafting classic, savory red blends and fresh, yet complex white wines, often offering excellent value compared to nearby appellations., Holte Vinlager, +6, Wine Profiles, France). Visit Château Lamothe-Bouscaut
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