A terroir full of tradition : Le Médoc
The rare pearl...
This triangular-shaped peninsula bordering the Gironde estuary has both superb terroir and a long winegrowing tradition. Stretching about 80 km from north to south, the Médoc comprises approximately 15,000 hectares of vines.
It has a mild, oceanic climate with frequent showers. Fortunately, this precipitation is fairly evenly spread out through the year. It rains often from late autumn to early spring, replenishing the water table at a time when the vines are dormant. Spring weather in the Medoc is conducive to early bud break and June sunshine is propitious to even flowering. In addition, the Medoc’s warm, dry summers are ideal for ripening.
Classified a Cru Bourgeois since 1932, Château Fleur La Mothe (formerly called Château La Mothe) is located in the commune of Saint-Yzans du Medoc.
The estate's name comes from its gravel rises (mothe means "mound" in the local patois).
Most of the vines overlook the estuary, which has a regulating effect on temperature and protects the vines from spring frosts.
The gravel soil provides excellent natural drainage.
These advantages, combined with winemaking know-how, result in wines of great complexity.
After looking for a vineyard to buy in various parts of Bordeaux, the three oenologists focused their search on the Medoc.
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