Château Lamothe de Haux - Valentine 2014
Bordeaux
Red
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3*Étoile
Hachette
"While the 2014 vintage wasn't always the easiest for the Chombarts, it was a particularly felicitous one, as evidenced by this admirable wine, with its deep, brilliant color, to which the Merlot (80%) brings a suave, fruity edge to the nose that harmonizes perfectly with fresher, vanilla and menthol notes. Supple, fleshy, rich, ample and elegant, the palate is supported by sumptuous tannins to create a full-bodied, racy whole". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)
Features
Estate
Château Lamothe de Haux
Cuvée
Valentine
Vintage
2014
Designation
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
Merlot 75%, Cabernet sauvignon 25%
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Harvest selection, vinification in new barrels
Breeding
16 months in new oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, brilliant color
Nose
Aromas of Morello cherry, fruit in brandy
Mouth
Balanced and silky, full-bodied with hints of menthol, full-bodied tannins, a beautiful, elegant whole.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game meats, tasty cheeses...
Château Lamothe de Haux
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
Château Lamothe's origins date back to the 16th century, and it has been owned by the same family since 1956. Today, the 80-hectare vineyard is run by Anne Neel and her children, Maria and Damien Chombart. They have enlarged the vineyard and installed impressive underground galleries in the cellars. The Valentine cuvée is made with care and respect for classic balance. It crosses the vintages while remaining true to its style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 3***Star (Exceptional wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
While the 2014 vintage wasn't always the easiest for the Chombarts, it was a particularly felicitous one, as evidenced by this admirable wine, with its deep, brilliant color, to which the Merlot (80%) brings a suave, fruity side to the nose that harmonizes perfectly with fresher, vanilla and menthol notes. Supple, fleshy, rich, full-bodied and elegant, the palate is supported by sumptuous tannins to create a full-bodied, racy whole.
About the domain :
Established at the top of a clay-limestone hillside, Lamothe de Haux extends its vineyards over 77 ha, including the Ch. Manos, dedicated to Cadillacs, acquired in 1991. Since 1956, the estate has been passed down through four generations of women. Today, it is run by Maria and Damien Chombart.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PATRICK C. Published on 26/09/2018
very aromatic well-balanced very pleasant
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