COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château La Garde
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Terrasse de La Garde is the second wine of Château La Garde, an estate located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Bordeaux. Owned by the Dourthe family since 1990, the estate has undergone significant modernization to map its complex gravel soils. This wine is crafted to offer an approachable, fruit-forward expression of the estate's terroir while maintaining the signature elegance, structure, and smoky minerality characteristic of Pessac-Léognan.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château La Garde was one of the first estates in Bordeaux to conduct a detailed electromagnetic soil survey to map its vineyards.
Fact 02
La Terrasse de La Garde is designed to be enjoyed younger than the estate's grand vin, offering earlier accessibility.
Fact 03
The estate is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE 3), reflecting its commitment to sustainable viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested manually and sorted carefully. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats, with plot-by-plot vinification to respect the diverse soil types. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (a mix of new and seasoned oak) for approximately 12 to 14 months to integrate the tannins and add subtle complexity without overpowering the fresh fruit character.
