A widely available red Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot
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Aromas — Dominant vanilla, with cherry, plum, raspberry, leather, and cinnamon of moderate intensity
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Palate — Cherry, raspberry, and plum with earthy mushroom and tea notes; moderate sweetness restraint and reasonable balance despite the oak influence
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Style — Light‑to‑medium body, nuanced fruit, and classic Bordeaux elegance.
Château Lamothe de Haux – Cuvée Traditionnelle (Red)
A fresher, more straightforward cuvée
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Profile — Fresh cherry fruit, balanced acidity, tannins, and alcohol
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Texture — Elegant tannins with a lively finish
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Aging — Can age 5–8 years
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Serving — Best at 18°C, pairs well with grilled meats, chicken, pork, and cheese
🍷 Château Lamothe Première Cuvée (Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux)
A more structured blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
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2019 — Intense black fruit, silky and generous palate with elegance and balance
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2018 — Brilliant ruby, red‑fruit aromas followed by vanilla, spices, and toasted notes; smooth, round, rich palate with soft, silky tannins
🍷 Château Lamothe Sauternes (Lamothe, Lamothe-Guignard)
The World of Fine Wine lists multiple vintages (2003–2020) with expert notes
, and Lamothe‑Guignard is a Deuxième Cru Sauternes estate
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While the supplied pages do not give specific descriptors for each vintage, Sauternes from these estates typically show:
🍷 Château Lamothe‑Vincent (Bordeaux)
A separate estate with a modern, fruit‑forward style.
2025 vintage tasting note
✅ Summary: What Château Lamothe Tastes Like
Across the estates, you can expect:
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Red blends — Cherry, plum, raspberry, vanilla, spice, balanced tannins, and moderate body.
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Premium cuvées — More structure, deeper fruit, silky tannins, and oak complexity.
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Sauternes — Rich sweetness, honeyed fruit, citrus, and botrytis spice.
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Lamothe‑Vincent — Dark, ripe fruit with modern richness and length.