Chateau La Garde 2015
Stylish, approachable and oh so delicious Bordeaux red blend from Pessac-Léognan.
Chateau La Garde 2015
The La Garde dates back to the first general map of the Kingdom of France by the Cassini’s in 1756. The negotiant Lacoste family purchased the estate in 1877. Over the years the estate has changed hands and names from Domaine de la Garde, Clos de La Garde and finally Chateau La Garde, a coat of arms depicting a leopard with a lion’s head, inspired by the crest of Aquitaine during the Hundred Years’ War. In 1990 The winemaking team at Dourthe was the potential of the La Garde’s fantastic gravel outcrops and want to make it a rising-star of Bordeaux. Integrated agriculture in oder to persevere and proceed natures gifts and minimal human intervention. After years of hardworking and dedication they have created refined and charming wines o f the region.
A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, this red Bordeaux blend is deep almost black ruby color in the glass. The glass offers intense nose of smoky notes, ripe black and red fruit, tobacco, vanilla, leather, earthy cocoa.
Fleshy, well balanced fruit and nicely grippy tannins but not overbearing. The flavors are bountiful with blackberry, black currant, cherry, bramble, violet, cedar, gravel, smoke and licorice. It’s smooth in its mouthfeel and lingering on the finish. Such a pleasure to enjoy amongst family and friends.
