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Château Lamothe Bergeron 2011
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Lovers of fine Bordeaux, you don’t have to wait 15 years for this magnificent Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois to reach its perfect drinking peak! The château has done that for you, and now you can secure this beautifully aged star for an extraordinary price.
Château Lamothe Bergeron 2011 comes from France’s legendary Médoc, “the most famous red wine district in Bordeaux, and possibly the world,” (Jancis Robinson MW). Bordeaux insiders have long sought out the wines of this fine Cru Bourgeois estate – for some very good reasons. The vineyards are nestled between the famous names of Saint-Julien and Margaux and are blessed with almost identical terroir, offering Classes Growth quality for a fraction of the price. Plus the winemaking is overseen by Hubert de Boüard of Saint-Émilion’s prestigious Château Angélus… yes, this wine has some serious pedigree. Yet the prices are dazzlingly approachable!
A lavish blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2011 has been cellared in perfect conditions at the château and is now drinking at its absolute peak. The epitome of aged Médoc, it marries velvety black fruit, fragrant tobacco, and delicate spice on a long, smooth finish, the cedary oak adding another level of aromatic complexity.
“Mature, but still fresh nose, with smoky balsamic and tobacco notes. Prune, cigar-box and earthy flavours feature in an excellent example of mature Bordeaux” (Decanter Magazine).
Decant, to let the full flavours unfurl, then serve with your finest roast meats.