La Terrasse de La Garde Rouge
Second Vin du Château La Garde Rouge - AOC Pessac-Léognan
La Terrasse de La Garde is the second red wine of Château La Garde, Pessac-Léognan. The result of extensive research into the terroir and of all the renovations carried out in the vineyard and winery, this wine displays a delicate balance of intensity and softness. Its fruit-driven elegance makes this ideally appreciated in its youth.
Vinification & Ageing
Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation, with very few manipulations (pumping-over, pigeage). Malolactic fermentation partially in barrels.
Ageing in barrels takes place in an arched underground cellar with air-conditioning for 12-14 months. Cooperage savoir-faire and oak selection are combined when choosing the barrels so that they are best suited to the characteristics and style of Château La Garde wines.
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Bright ruby red. Impressive Merlot freshness on the nose, characterised by succulent aromas of redcurrants and cassis, underpinned by a delicate touch of smoke. Full-flavoured on the palate, with impressive density and power. The wine culminates in a generous finish, again enhanced by an appealing subtle smoky underlayer.
Blend
92% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Medals and Accolades
This is the second wine of Château la Garde in the south of the Pessac-Léognan region. It is full of ripe black Merlot fruits, hinting at dark chocolate and with a solid texture. The wine will be ready from 2025.
Very soft with a berry and chocolate character and hints of spiciness. Delicious now. Medium-bodied with round tannins and a creamy finish. Crisp acidity comes through at the end. Mostly merlot.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby-red in colour. The wine unleashes abundantly ripe, red fruit aromas of strawberries which continue to develop. Initially supple and straightforward, the wine is rich, full-bodied, rounded and beautifully balanced, underpinned by delicate tannic structure. This harmonious wine culminates in an appealing, aromatic flourish on the finish.
Blend
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Medals and Accolades
FAV La sélection de la rentrée : Propriété de la maison Dourthe, ce beau château bordelais situé dans les Graves réussit l'exercice du deuxième vin avec ce pessac rouge impeccable, gourmand et accessible rapidement.
FAV Un bon représentant de Pessac-Léognan sur le registre de la souplesse et de la légèreté. Nez fruité de groseille et cassis, note florale, bouche appétissante à chair fine. Elevage bien campé. Pour une cuisine riche.
FAV Les bonnes affaires...Sa proportion importante de merlot en fait un deuxième vin abouti, gourmand et accessible par sa rondeur et son charme immédiat.
Tasting notes
Very deep and concentrated, and tinged with garnet. A wave of intense, red fruit and blackberry aromas on the nose leads into the smooth, full-flavoured palate. The wine is concentrated and fleshy in structure, backed by silky tannins. Generous and long on the palate, revealing great balance. Lovely potential for Château La Garde’s second wine.
Blend
89% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
Very deep ruby-red. The bouquet opens in a flourish of fresh fruit notes of cherries and black fruits, together with a typical, smoky note. Very clean and supple on the attack, the wine becomes more generous and rounded, while fine tannins and appealing freshness bring structure. Another vintage where the second wine at Chateau La Garde reflects the character of the terroir.
Blend
60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Medals and Accolades
Tasting notes
Deep garnet in appearance. Typical Pessac-Léognan character on the bouquet, with a smoky, fruity note of cherry and dark fruits. Immediately smooth, the wine is rounded and generous, while mouth-coating, fine-grained tannins lend structure. Bags of character to Château La Garde’s second wine, a proud exemplar of the character of the terroir.
Blend
60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Medals and Accolades
Souple dès l'attaque, avec de belles notes de cerise et de fruits noirs sur une pointe fumée, le second vin de château La Garde séduit par sa franchise gourmande et ses tanins fins et enrobés. Ouvrir dans les deux à cinq ans.
Médaille d'Or
Tasting notes
Attractive glistening ruby red in colour. Aromas of red fruits, with cherry notes and lovely freshness, followed by savoury notes on the attack. The wine is crunchy and full-bodied on the palate, backed by discreet and well-integrated oaky notes which culminate in a charming finish for this second wine.
Blend
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Medals and Accolades
Tasting notes
Lovely shining ruby-red appearance. Ripe fruit and smoky notes define the bouquet, leading to the wine’s supple palate, impressive volume and silky tannins. Wonderfully full-flavoured overall, with rounded character and appealing length.
Blend
25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 70% Merlot
Medals and Accolades
This is second wine for the prestigious Château La Garde, whch takes only 50% of production so that even the second wine is remarkable and certainly of great value. Attractive smoky nose and black fruit and toasty oak on the palate.
MEDAILLE D'OR
Tasting notes
With its intense, bright garnet appearance, La Terrasse de la Garde develops aromas of fresh red fruits and delicate smoky character on the bouquet. Supple on the attack, the wine is fresh, well-balanced and crisp on the palate, with supple, well-rounded tannins imparting good structure. The wine culminates in appealing, aromatic harmony and well-integrated oaky character. This wine shows great ageing potential, and is worthy of its terroir..
Blend
70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Medals and Accolades
“Although this is, strictly speaking, still a little too young, when decanted it’s a lovely classy claret. Put a few bottles away and it will mellow even more. It’s rare to see wines of this calibre on supermarket shelves!”
BEST FOR BOXING DAY
(...) I love a good christmas claret - the old English term for the red wines of bordeaux and with bags of cherry and plum fruit flavours, this one more than fits the bill. (...)
SILVER MEDAL
Médaille d'Argent
Tasting notes
Appealing garnet colour, the wine develops a smoky bouquet quite typical of Pessac-Leognan, revealing concentrated ripe red fruits. Supple and rounded on the palate, the wine is generous and culminates harmoniously on the finish, where the ripe fruits are balanced perfectly by well-integrated oaky notes.
Blend
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Medals and Accolades
Pur produit de l'oenologie bordelaise, au sens technique et poli du terme. Cela donne un bon vin, dans lequel on trouve tout le fruit et la structure tannique nécessaires, les angles sont polis et l'élevage apporte des nuances rôties. Une bonne note pour sa constance.
Médaille d'ARGENT
Expressive nose of truffle, smoke, dark chocolate and other savoury elements. This has a juicy charm and is easy to drink with its chalky palate, texture and fine but supportive tannins. 60ha property which features all the soils of Bordeaux.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2033