France

Chateau Lamothe Castera

Chateau Castera Medoc

Bordeaux

Médoc

Soft ruby in colour, noticeably lighter than many in the Médoc, they have been very careful with extraction, and are rewarded with soft berry fruit and a gentle grill of campfire smoke. Unfussy, soft on the finish. 40% new oak for ageing. Harvest 30 September to 8 October. 39hl/ha yield.

Inside Bordeaux

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color. Reveals notes of black raspberries and juicy strawberries with hints of tar and dried herbs. The light-bodied palate is chewy with a good core of red fruit flavors and just enough freshness, finishing savory.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Rich ruby colour, with attractive freshly cut herbs on the aromatics, and a balanced, drinkable autumanal fruit character. Chalky tannins that head towards ddrying on the finish, but there is plenty to enjoy here, and good Médoc character. 40% new oak for ageing. Eric Boissenot consultant.

Alcohol throws things a little out of balance, putting the emphasis on the oak tannins rather than the fruit, but as it settles through the mid palate, there is an intensity and concentration that has an appeal. 40% new oak, Eric Boissenot consultant. Harvest September 14 to October 5.

Clear undergrowth and earth on the opening here, although also bright redcurant fruits, and a lick of slate. 43% new oak, Eric Boissenot consultant, estate located in Saint-German d'Esteuil heading up to where the Estuary widens as it approaches the Atlantic.

This has autumnal fruit and undergrowth, sappy juice and easy approachabitlity, with dark spice on the finish. Located in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, where the estuary widens out to the north of St-Estephe.

2024	No priceNot available	Good
2023	No priceNot available	Excellent
2022	No priceNot available	Very Good
2021	No priceNot available	Very Good
2020	No priceNot available	Very Good

Category	Red wine
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Producer	Chateau Lamothe Castera
Vintages	2024
Country	France, Bordeaux, Médoc
Bottle	75 cl

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