Lamothe Bouscaut is the second wine of Chateau Bouscaut, the large Pessac-Leognan estate located on the main road from Bordeaux heading south towards Sauternes. The estate was modernized in the late 1960s by its manager, Jean-Bernard Delmas (of Haut Brion) for its American owners and was subsequently sold to Lucien Lurton in 1980. In 1992, Lucien Lurton gave the property to his daughter, Sophie, who is the present owner.

The vineyard is on ridges of clay and gravel soil on a limestone base with excellent drainage and exposure. The vines average 30 years of age. Lamothe Bouscaut is selection of both white and red wines from the Chateau Bouscaut vineyard. A selection is made spring in order find the lots that are early-maturing and supple, giving wines that are pleasurable to drink when young.

Lamothe Bouscaut Blanc is fermented and aged in barrels, of which 40% are new, for nine months. Battonage, or stirring of lees while the wine in casks, imparts a rich, creamy texture to the wine while subtly integrating the oak flavors. Flowers, pear and melon fruit, and a touch of oak are evident as the wine is tasted. It pairs well with full flavored fish (salmon or tuna) and seafood (lobster or scallops.)

Lamothe Bouscaut Rouge is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged in barrels, of which one third are new, for 14 months before assemblage and bottling. It achieves an elegant balance between spicy, ripe cherry-cassis fruit and a soft, complex structure. The red is a versatile wine, and can accompany most preparations of meat and fowl.