Château Lamothe de Haux, Bordeaux Blanc (France) 2019

 This remarkably pleasant white wine is both inexpensive and very tasty, with bright and lively acid highlighting fruity and floral aromas and flavors.  Pleasant to sip on its own the wine also complements a variety of foods: it can be an immensely charming partner for oysters, sushi, and grilled or oven-roasted fish, as well as fare such asparagus risotto or mushroom pilaf.  For the past sixty years Chateau Lamothe has been run by the Nèele-Chambart family, who have long championed sustainable farming methods.  As a longtime fan of good white Sauvignon Blanc, I applaud Chateau Lamothe’s vin blanc (a blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon and 20% Muscadelle) and I also give it extra kudos for its relatively low alcohol level (12.5%).