Château Lamothe-Bergeron 2016

The rather grand chateau of this estate dates to the 19th century, a turreted affair very much in the Médoc tradition. The wine is classic as well, offering balanced acidity, black-currant fruit and a layer of tannins to support everything. The 30% new barrels have added to the wine’s richness as well as giving a spicy aftertaste. Drink from 2022. Score – 91. (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2019)