2016 La Garde, Pessac-Léognan
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$34.99
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Decanter
Reviewed May 2023An inviting nose of berry fruit, floral fragrance and soft cedar tones. Crushed velvet textured tannins support a wide mouthfeel full of fresh and juicy red and black cherries, bright acidity with a salty, mineral undertone and soft liquorice and tobacco spices around the edges. Full, round, layered and so satisfying. Just opening up but will continue to give pleasure for a long time. (GH)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
What a great nose this has! The integration of black fruit and oak is spot on. Powerful, but with classical elegance, thanks to the polished tannins and the cool, mineral freshness that extends right through the long, refined finish. The best vintage ever from this chateau. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine from a large estate in the southern part of Pessac-Léognan is richly textured, packed with dense black-currant fruits. The concentration and density are enhanced by firm black tannins and succulent fruitiness. Drink this wine from 2024. *Cellar Selection* (RV)
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Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the consulting team of Michel Rolland, the 2016 Château La Garde is a beauty from the Graves region that delivers classic notes of tobacco and leafy herbs, gravelly minerality, smoked earth, and assorted dark fruits. Deep ruby/purple-colored, medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a mouthfilling texture, I’d happily drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years.
Details
| Origin | Pessac-Leognan/Graves, Bordeaux, France |
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| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1985923 |