Cellar at Château La Garde in Bordeaux, France
Situated just outside of Bordeaux city, amidst the picturesque splendour of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, lies a hidden gem awaiting discovery: Château La Garde. Since its acquisition by Maison Dourthe in June 1990, the estate has been dedicated to harnessing the exceptional quality of their terroir, nurturing a natural harmony between vine and environment.
A commitment to quality
Over the years, the estate has shown unwavering commitment to the quality of its wines, and has made significant investments akin to that of the esteemed classified growths of the region, culminating in a new state-of-the-art winery and visitor centre which opened in 2021.
Spanning 54 hectares in a single block, the vineyard is a testament to geological diversity, with a rich and unique mosaic of 27 different soil types, all farmed with a commitment to sustainable viticulture. From Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon thriving on deep gravel and gravel on clay, to Merlot flourishing on limestone and deep clay-limestone substrates, every vine is meticulously tended to, ensuring optimal ripeness and expression.
Precision and distinction
The new winery takes the estate to a whole new level of precision and distinction, with innovative technology enabling parcel-by-parcel vinification and gravity-fed processing. Red wines are crafted with the utmost care and precision, fermented in stainless steel tanks and matured in French oak barrels. The estate’s white wines meanwhile, are pressed under inert gas and aged in oak vats and barriques.
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