Chateau La Garde Pessac Leognan White

The château's origins date back to the 18th century, when Domaine de "Lagarde" already appeared on the "carte de Cassini," the first general map of France drawn by the Cassini family in 1756. The picturesque Charterhouse, built in 1732, was surrounded by valleys and forests at the time. The "Bourdieu de Lagarde" was... Read more
Vintage 2021
Size 0.75L
Aromas & flavours
Citrus fruits Green herbs Fresh cut grass Apple Pear Minerals Subtle oak notes
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Complex & deep

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Citrus fruits Green herbs

Winemaking & ageing

Fresh cut grass Apple Pear Minerals Subtle oak notes

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

The château's origins date back to the 18th century, when Domaine de "Lagarde" already appeared on the "carte de Cassini," the first general map of France drawn by the Cassini family in 1756. The picturesque Charterhouse, built in 1732, was surrounded by valleys and forests at the time. The "Bourdieu de Lagarde" was then passed down through the Blanchard family until its purchase in 1877 by the Lacoste family, who traded in Bordeaux. Vines were cultivated on this beautiful stony terroir, and the winery was built in 1881. After the First World War, Louis Eschenauer, a well-known negotiator on the Place de Bordeaux at the "Chartrons," was searching for good quality vines in the Bordeaux region. He became interested in the vineyards surrounding the summit of Domaine de La Garde, which he subsequently purchased in 1920, and thus became the main proponent of the wines produced in the Martillac area, where he also owned Château Smith Haut Lafitte.

This unique white wine from Château La Garde is grown in the Pessac-Léognan wine region. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon thrive here thanks to the cool climate in the vineyards. The vineyards are quite old, reaching thirty years, which contributes to their refined quality. Winemaker Frédéric Bonnaffous cultivates the grapes in various plots. This allows him to combine Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes after the hand harvest. The majority is reserved for Sauvignon Blanc, which accounts for almost ninety percent of this white wine. After pressing and blending, this white wine is aged for an impressive eight months in oak barrels. It also matures on the lees, creating a truly beautiful wine.

It's a joy to drink, and this wine is a match for the best Sancerre wines or other renowned French wine regions. Upon pouring, we see a beautiful, clear color with green and gold highlights. It has a fantastic aroma, offering hints of citrus fruit subtly combined with mineral notes. On the palate, it's a sensation, with abundant citrus fruit richness and hints of green herbs. A swirling of the wine on the palate reveals hints of citrus fruit, freshly mown grass, crisp acidity, and rounded flavors of apple and pear. A wine with its own unique character, yet so beautifully crafted, and a wine for every wine lover.
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The wineryChâteau La Garde Bordeaux · France
Vintage 2021
The 2021 vintage for Pessac-Léognan was rated 89, indicating an inconsistent year, even among the best wines [3, 4]. The quality of the harvest is variable and highly dependent on the individual producer [3, 4].
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The wine

White · Sauvignon Blanc · 2021
Wine type
White
Wine category
Pessac-Léognan
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2021
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.0%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

France · Bordeaux
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Area
Graves
Appellation
Pessac-Léognan

Terroir & maturation

8 months in oak barrels and on the lees
Soil
Stony terroir
Maturation
8 months in oak barrels and on the lees
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Fresh White

Serving & cellaring

Goat cheese, Shellfish
Ideal serving temperature
10° - 12°C
Drinking Window
2023–2031
Food Pairing
Goat cheese,
Shellfish

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