Château La Garde 2019 in half bottle — blackberry, graphite and a cool mineral edge from the gravel of Pessac-Léognan.
La Garde sits in Pessac-Léognan, the historic gravel country just south of Bordeaux city where the region’s first great reds were made. The 2019 is Merlot-led (52%) with Cabernet Sauvignon (48%) and a hint of Petit Verdot, aged in oak barrels.
Expect juicy dark fruit up front — blackberry and cassis — then the appellation’s signature: a crisp mineral undertone, a graphite-and-smoke accent, even a whisper of mint. The tannins are well integrated and the balance between strength and elegance is the point. In half-bottle form it makes a prestigious estate an easy pour for two.
Serve with: roasted lamb, grilled steak or chicken, portobello mushrooms, or a cheese platter.
| Brand | La Garde |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Merlot (52%), Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Petit Verdot |
| Region | Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| Bottle Size | 37.5cl (Half Bottle) |
| Ageing | Aged in oak barrels |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Balanced |
| Finish | Long and satisfying |
Yes — the tannins are well integrated. Thirty minutes of air rounds it out nicely.
Its deep gravel soils, which give reds a distinctive mineral, smoky, cedar-edged character.
37.5cl — half a standard bottle, roughly two generous glasses.
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