Chateau Bouscaut

Château Lamothe-Bouscaut, located in Cadaujac within Pessac-Léognan, offers Bordeaux wines made by hands-on estate producers who control every stage from vineyard to bottle. Owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles since 1999, this nine-hectare estate plants Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc on deep gravelly soils with vines averaging 35 to 40 years old. The estate's commitment to sustainable vineyard management—hand-pruning, manual harvesting, and simple Guyot training—means you're buying wines made with care, not industrial shortcut.

About Chateau Bouscaut

Château Lamothe-Bouscaut traces its roots to the 12th century. The nine hectares of vineyards benefit from well-draining, deep gravelly soils—the signature geology of Pessac-Léognan—which give the wines both structure and approachability.

For the red blend, the estate ferments 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 8% Malbec using temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vessels. During fermentation, the cellar team employs both punch-down and pump-over techniques to manage extraction, then transfers the wine to oak barrels (one-third new) for 12 months of maturation. This approach delivers ripe, fruit-forward wines that are approachable in youth yet built to age. The white blend—68% Sauvignon Blanc and 32% Sémillon—ages in oak for eight months (40% new) with monthly bâtonnage, a technique that adds depth and complexity while maintaining freshness and balance.

All vineyard work is carried out by hand. Five vineyard workers manage pruning and harvesting, ensuring only the best fruit reaches the cellar. This labour-intensive approach reflects a philosophy that quality begins in the soil, not the winery.

Chateau Bouscaut Wines in Our Collection

This vintage benefited from one of Bordeaux's earliest harvests in recent years, with an exceptionally hot summer that accelerated ripening while August's cooler nights preserved acidity and aromatics. The result is a wine that balances ripe fruit with structure—drink it now or cellar it for a few more years.

The 2021 Pessac-Léognan Blanc scored 90 points and delivers fresh, vibrant character with well-integrated oak and excellent body. This is your bottle for aperitifs or seafood-forward meals where you want complexity without weight. Both wines are estate-bottled from Château Lamothe-Bouscaut's own vineyards, meaning you're getting the complete story from soil to glass—no blended-in purchased fruit, no compromises.

Food Pairing

The red works beautifully with grilled lamb chops, duck confit, or herb-crusted beef—dishes where you want the wine's ripe fruit and structure to cut through richness. The white pairs with oysters, white fish with butter sauces, soft cheeses, and asparagus-based dishes. Both wines have the acidity and balance to handle restaurant food and home cooking alike, without demanding fancy plating or rare ingredients.

Why should I choose Château Lamothe-Bouscaut over other Pessac-Léognan producers?

This estate owns and controls its vineyards entirely, ensuring consistent quality from soil to bottle. Hand-farmed vines averaging 40 years old, sustainable practices, and 12+ months oak ageing deliver authentic Bordeaux at fair price.

Are these wines ready to drink now?

Yes. Both the 2020 red and 2021 white are approachable in youth and delicious to drink now. The red will also age for several more years if you prefer to cellar.

What makes the white different from the red?

The white (68% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Sémillon) is fresh and vibrant with oaked depth. The red (72% Cabernet, 20% Merlot, 8% Malbec) is riper and more structured—choose based on your meal and season.

Who makes Château Lamothe-Bouscaut wines?

Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles have owned and operated this nine-hectare estate in Cadaujac, Pessac-Léognan, since 1999. They control every stage from vineyard to bottle, with five vineyard workers managing hand-pruning and harvest.

What style of wine does Château Lamothe-Bouscaut make?

They make Bordeaux blends: red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec) that's ripe and approachable yet age-worthy, and white (Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon) that's fresh and flinty. The 2021 white scored 90 points.

How much does Château Lamothe-Bouscaut wine cost?

Prices range between £30.25 and £31.75 for the wines we stock—the 2020 red and 2021 white, both from Pessac-Léognan.