2005 Ch. La Garde, Pessac-Léognan

"Sweet, ripe with a minty nose. Fragrant, despite intense oaky spice. Delicious balance of ripeness and fresheness. Glides across the palate and goes on and on."
(Pessac & Graves Panel Tasting- Highly Recommended 4/5 Stars- Decanter Dec 08)

"Chateau La Garde is made from virtually equal amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and it has a rich and spicy textbook Graves nose with a warm coating of soft vanilla. This is a classic, dry, minerally claret, ideal with grilled lamb chops or rib-eye steak. There is great opulence from the 2005 vintage, but held in check by significant, ripe tannins. A brilliant claret, from an estate on the up, and a bargain even at this price."
(Alun Griffiths MW, BBR Wine Director)