2022 Château La Garde

The 2022 La Garde is much more forward on the floral nose than it showed from barrel, with quite opulent blueberry and blackberry fruit aromas. Floral in style, the palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fine tension and a discrete pepperiness that defines the finish. There's good linearity here. This is a La Garde that should age well in bottle.

- Neal Martin (01/2025)

The floral character of violets and lilacs comes out clearly on the nose with black fruits such as brambleberries. Medium-bodied, this has fine and creamy tannins and a savory finish. Crushed stone at the end as well as clean fruit. Shows plenty of potential for aging. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink after 2028. (11/2023)

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 La Garde Rouge reveals a nose of plum preserves, baked blackberries, and tar with wafts of aniseed and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is juicy and uncomplicated, with a light chewiness to the tannins and a savory finish. (05/2023)

Taut and pure, with fleur de sel and blanched almond notes providing a spine, while lemon peel, yuzu and star fruit flavors course throughout. Focused, with a mouthwatering oyster shell echo hanging on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,333 cases made, 80 cases imported.

- J.M.

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.

- Yohan Castaing (04/2023)