Descripción

Este blanco Pessac-Léognan Blanc solo se produce en pequeñas cantidad. Se trata de un coupage dominado por la Sauvignon blanc y con la pequeña aportación de la Sémillon. Cultivado en suelos de caliza profunda, cada gota regala una seductora mineralidad que conquista al paladar. A pesar de ser un añada cálida, resulta realmente fresco y vibrante.

Ficha técnica

La bodega
Château La Garde
Tipo
Blanco
Añada
2022
Grado
13.0% vol.
Variedad
94% Sauvignon blanc 6% Sémillon
Origen
Pessac-Léognan

Cata

Vista
De atractivo color paja con reflejos verdosos.
Nariz
Elegante y Fresca. Exhibe intensas notas minerales, florales y cítricas.
Boca
Concentrada, en perfecto equilibrio, vibrante y fresca. El final es largo y deja una agradable sensación mineral.
Temperatura de servicio
Se recomienda servir entre 9 y 12 ºC.

Viñedo y elaboración

Suelo
Calcáreos.
Clima
Maritimo. Añada especialmente cálida y seca.
Cosecha
Tuvo lugar entre el 18 y el 29 de agosto.
Envejecimiento
Crianza de 8 meses en roble.

Opinión de los críticos

Decanter:

Lively and bright, such intensity of sharp lemon and lime at the beginning, straight but forward and so expressive. Crunchy and crisp, so charming and enjoyable with lift and length and the most lovely saline, mineral aspects towards the finish giving different nuance and complexity. Feels really well made, if only they made more of this. A lovely bitter tang on the finish reminds you it's serious, one of the best whites with such sherbet juiciness, sharp, lively, intense - I love it! Focused and pure. Aged 8 months in oak. Harvest 18 August - 29 August. HVE certified.

James Suckling:

Grapefruit, chopped herbs, crushed stones, anise and jasmine on the nose. Bright and tangy with a medium body and stony minerality. Precise. Chalky finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator:

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.

The Wine Advocate:

Elegant and lively, the 2022 La Garde Blanc wafts from the glass with aromas of confit citrus, lemongrass, ripe orchard fruits and menthol. Moderately weighted and energetic, it's well-balanced with bright acids and a long, mouthwatering finish. This is a classic.