Château La Garde
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Three centuries of heritage, Dourthe-owned 54ha single-block estate crafting precise Pessac-Léognan reds and whites from 27 diverse soil types.
Château La Garde is a historic estate in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, with origins traceable to the 18th century when it appeared on the renowned Cassini map of France. In 1877, the Lacoste family revived the estate after the phylloxera crisis, and in 1920 négociant Louis Eschenauer acquired it, introducing the iconic lion-leopard crest inspired by the arms of Aquitaine. Since 1990, the estate has been owned by Dourthe, one of Bordeaux's most dynamic négociant houses. The 54-hectare vineyard is planted in a single block with 27 distinct soil types dominated by gravel and clay, farmed with sustainable viticulture practices. A major renovation completed in 2022 equipped the cellar with gleaming stainless steel tanks for precise parcel-by-parcel vinification. The red wines are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, while the rarer white wine from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon is prized for its mineral precision.
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Who Is This For?
Bordeaux lovers seeking a well-structured, age-worthy Left Bank wine from a reputable estate with deep historical roots and modern precision winemaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What appellation is Château La Garde in?
- Château La Garde is in the Pessac-Léognan AOC, in the Graves region south of the city of Bordeaux.
- Who owns Château La Garde?
- Since 1990, Château La Garde has been owned by Dourthe, one of Bordeaux's leading négociant houses.
- What grape varieties are used at Château La Garde?
- The red wines are blended primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The white wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
- How old is Château La Garde?
- The estate dates to the 18th century and appears on the Cassini map of France from 1756, giving it nearly three centuries of winemaking history.
- Is Château La Garde suitable for aging?
- Yes. The red wine typically benefits from 3 to 6 years of cellaring and reaches its peak between 6 and 15 years from the vintage.