Chateau La Garde 2022

WEINWISSER: "Dicht verwobenes Bouquet, Wildkirsche, betörendes Veilchenparfüm und Holundergelee. Am saftigen Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, körnigem Extrakt, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, stützender Rasse und durchtrainiertem Körper. Im gebündelten feinaromatischen Finale blaue Beeren, Lakritze, helle Mineralik und vibrierendes Rückaroma – er hat mehr Druck und Energie als in früheren Jahren. 2028 – 2045."

DECANTER: "Gorgeous blue fruits, cola, vanilla and blackcurrants on the nose. Sleek and fruity, a silky smooth texture initially before the crushed stone, liquorice and blueberry tannins come into play covering the entire mouth in a fine layer of chalk and powder. The fruit loses some push but the acidity is there giving life and freshness and the structure is clearly imposing, giving an impressive form overall. Lovely mineralit on the finish. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 37% new, 6 batches in amphora. Harvest 8 September - 28 September. HVE certified."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Einladende rote Kirschfrucht, zart nach Tabak und Velours, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Komplex, saftig, gute Extraktsüße und Frische, mineralisch und anhaftend, gute Balance, Nugat im Nachhall."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Beautiful fruit here, ripe but fresh and crunchy, with violets and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and refined. Lingering, velvety mouthfeel to the tannins."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2022 La Garde has an elegant and fresh bouquet with aromas of cassis, blueberry, raspberry, spices and violet. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is round and seamless with velvety tannins, a concentrated texture and a long and penetrating finish with hints of oak and a firm, tannic sensation. It's a blend of 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon."