Château Lamothe Bergeron

The history of Château Lamothe Bergeron

Château Lamothe Bergeron already existed in the Middle Ages, but only the plans remain from that period. The history of the estate is best known from the 15th century onwards. It then belonged to the de Lauste and Martel families, until it was sold to François Jacques Marie de Bergeron (1760 - 1810). A passionate agronomist, he travelled widely and published the fruits of his discoveries in scientific journals. When he died in 1810, he left behind a wine estate of the highest quality, producing Médoc wines that were already renowned.

The new Château Lamothe Bergeron was built in 1868, by a descendant by marriage of Jacques Bergeron. The estate subsequently changed owners several times. In 2014, the château was completely restored and the vineyard restructured. The work lasted 18 months. Since 2019, Château Lamothe Bergeron has been owned by CAPSSA, a pension fund.

The Château Lamothe Bergeron vineyard

The vineyards of Saint Julien, Lamothe Bergeron and Margaux face the river. The vineyards of Château Lamothe Bergeron occupy the best gravelly soils of the Gironde estuary, on perfectly drained, sun-drenched land.

The vineyard covers 67 hectares: 52% are planted with Merlot, 44% with Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% with Petit Verdot and 2% with Cabernet Franc. The estate works to respect biodiversity, earning it HVE (high environmental value) certification since 2018.

Vintages of Château Lamothe Bergeron Cru Bourgeois

Château Lamothe Bergeron Cru Bourgeois 2018

The wine is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. The very wet winter and spring give the 2018 Cru Bourgeois a magnificent aromatic complexity. Well-ripened black and red fruits dominate, bringing a delicious roundness, backed by a solid structure.

Intense ruby in color, the wine offers a balanced palate, with silky tannins that make it very enjoyable. The finish is fresh. This is a wine with personality that is well-suited to ageing. It goes wonderfully with roast rack of beef, as well as white meats with mushroom sauce.

Château Lamothe Bergeron Cru Bourgeois 2014

Château Lamothe Bergeron Cru Bourgeois 2014 benefits from the mild spring and early summer weather, followed by the hot, dry summer. It offers a fresh bouquet, embalmed by red fruits and blackcurrant.

It also has the distinctive scent of earthy undergrowth, giving it great originality. This well-structured wine with crisp tannins goes well with meats in sauce, as well as braised pork tenderloin. It's one of those wines that's well-suited to ageing, which allows it to improve.