This 2016 vintage is marked by a capricious weather! First of all, the first six months
were very rainy, followed by magnificent conditions at the beginning of June, which
allowed a superb flowering on the Château Lamothe-Bergeron vineyard. But at this
stage the surprises were not over: an almost scorching summer set in ... Fortunately
the water stress of the vine is not too important thanks to the water reserves of the
beginning of the year! Finally, the rain is like back around September 14 in the HautMédoc: the vines resume its maturation and keep all its freshness through a nice
temperature difference between day and night. The harvest was extended from
September 29 to October 19 at Château Lamothe-Bergeron.
Vineyards Terroir: Garonne gravel; Area: 77 hectares, of which 60 are planted with vines;
Varieties: 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot;
Average age of vine: 25 years.; Yield: 40 hl/ha.
Harvest September 29 to October 19
Vinification/
Maturation
The wines are fermented in temperature- controlled stainless-steel vats and are
matured in small barriques (30% new) for 18 months. Best drunk 5-10 years following
the vintage.
Tasting Notes It is a magnificent vintage that Château Lamothe-Bergeron signs in 2016! The robe is
of a very intense garnet color with bluish tints. Deliciously fragrant, the nose opens
on a basket of red fruits and black of the woods, then on notes of plum and nuts. At
the Château, Château Lamothe-Bergeron 2016 is extroverted and nicely wooded, the
acidity is crisp and the structure long and frank. Elegant, the finish is a very nice
freshness ...
Serve with Beef & mushroom skewers; Bison steak; veal; duck; lamb.