Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2024

Tasting

Color
Beautiful color with pale yellow nuances, testifying to the youth and freshness of this wine.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals elegant citrus aromas that harmoniously intertwine with delicate floral notes of linden and white flowers.

Palate
The palate seduces with its beautiful freshness and remarkable tonicity. The candied character fully expresses itself, offering a rich and gourmet texture. The finish, long and persistent, confirms the balance and elegance of this vintage.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with fruit desserts, blue-veined cheeses or even foie gras, highlighting its richness and complexity.

A fresh and gourmet Sauternes wine

The property

Founded in the 18th century, Château Bastor-Lamontagne is a vineyard located in Preignac, in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux. Since 2018, the Helfrich family has owned it, with a strong commitment to organic farming. The sandy-gravelly and clay-limestone terroir gives the wines a distinctive freshness and elegance, while the motto "Nil sine Fide" underlines the historical heritage of the estate.

The vineyard

Stretching over 52 hectares in one piece, this Sauternes vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir, characterized by sandy-gravelly and clay-limestone soils that bring minerality and finesse to the wines.

The vintage

The year 2024 began with a mild winter favoring early bud break. Spring was marked by high temperatures and abundant rains, allowing for homogeneous flowering. The summer, hot and relatively dry, led to a regular veraison although slightly delayed. The rainy autumn, followed by a welcome break, allowed for harvest under good climatic conditions. This favorable weather gave perfectly ripe grapes, promising wines that are both rich and balanced.

Vinification and aging

Harvest carried out in two successive tries, on September 18 and October 23. A portion of the grapes was harvested in crates to preserve their integrity. Each try and each plot benefited from a pressing adapted to their characteristics. Fermentation took place in small stainless steel vats before transfer to French oak barrels, some of which were new. Aging continued with 30% new barrels, giving the wine structure and complexity.

Blend

58% sémillon and 42% sauvignon blanc.