Chateau Lamothe, Miette Bordeaux Rose, 2025 maximilien the eighth generation—Claude-Emmanuel and Louis-Benoit—now

the eighth generation—Claude-Emmanuel and Louis-Benoit—now runs the certified organic estate

this still demands patience

The Hyland vineyard was planted in 1971

Wild agave tends to speak in a different register than cultivated espadin: more floral

In most vintages

Chateau Lamothe, Miette Bordeaux Rose, 2025 maximilien the eighth generation—Claude-Emmanuel and Louis-Benoit—nowA serious pedigree Bordeaux rose that drinks like it costs more than it does. Made by the Neel Chombart family at Chateau Lamothe in the commune of Haux, just southeast of the city of Bordeaux, this is Cabernet Franc from a treelined parcel beside the estate's drive. Sustainably farmed, direct pressed and aged three months on its fine lees in tank, it keeps a savory, food friendly edge that summer pink wine often lacks. Named 'Miette' for the