Château La Garde

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

8.9180 ratings
8.822 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

Blackcurrant, ripe red plum, violet, sage, mint, dried herbs, anise, kinda austere on the palate. Elevated acid and tannins. 57/45 Cab Sauv/Merlot.

Blackcurrant, ripe red plum, violet, sage, mint, dried herbs, anise, kinda austere on the palate. Elevated acid and tannins. 57/45 Cab Sauv/Merlot.

Nov 8th, 2019
Jeff Lander

Still so fresh and youthful. Iodine, pencil lead, rich fruit and fine tannins.

Still so fresh and youthful. Iodine, pencil lead, rich fruit and fine tannins.

Apr 15th, 2018
Severn Goodwin

On the Lawn for Sting tonight!

On the Lawn for Sting tonight!

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2017
Abbi Kanthasamy

Leather. Black currents.

Leather. Black currents.

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2015
Martin Bergo

Dark blood red color; oakpowered nose with black- and redcurrants, green bell pepper, and hints of strawberry and cedar swamp; in the mouth the structure is made up of fairly high alcohol and acid levels and robust tannins, the oak is prominent, the finish solid, and I am left with a satisfying impression of a well-balanced wine - that works great with pizza.

Dark blood red color; oakpowered nose with black- and redcurrants, green bell pepper, and hints of strawberry and cedar swamp; in the mouth the structure is made up of fairly high alcohol and acid levels and robust tannins, the oak is prominent, the finish solid, and I am left with a satisfying impression of a well-balanced wine - that works great with pizza.

Oct 11th, 2016
Jennifer DiDomizio

Bordeaux class continues. This one very representative of Pessac gravel!

Bordeaux class continues. This one very representative of Pessac gravel!

Nov 5th, 2015
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

8.6

Ready to drink and mature Pessac Leognan but maybe overwhelming

Ready to drink and mature Pessac Leognan but maybe overwhelming

Oct 26th, 2015
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

8.9

One of those "wish I'd bought more at the time" wines. 95 vintage. Drinking well. Think it was $14.99 when purchased.

One of those "wish I'd bought more at the time" wines. 95 vintage. Drinking well. Think it was $14.99 when purchased.

Mar 11th, 2015
Cathrine Todd

2008 La Garde is classic with notes of tobacco, red currant flavors, bright acidity, and good body with elegant linear shape.

2008 La Garde is classic with notes of tobacco, red currant flavors, bright acidity, and good body with elegant linear shape.

Sep 27th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.8

Cabernet merlot and Cabernet franc

Cabernet merlot and Cabernet franc

Sep 23rd, 2014