"Sattes Granat mit violettem Rand. Duftige Veilchen, dahinter kompaktes, schwarzbeeriges Bouquet. Am kräftigen Körper mit reifem, süssen Extrakt und bereits abgerundeten Tanninen. Endet auf einen Korb von blauen Beeren im Rückaroma, bleibt rassig bis ins lange Finale. Anspruchsvoller Pessac für jeden Tag! So gut wie 2005!"
18/20 Punkte
"The 2016 La Garde, blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, offers dark berry fruit on the nose, hints of cedar and sandalwood, nicely poised and gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, rounded in the mouth with black tea-tinged dark berry fruit and a composed, harmonious and almost easygoing finish. This is a step up from the 2015."
88-90/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2019 - 2025
"(50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot) Dunkles, kräftiges, samtenes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Tabak, schwarze Schokolade, Moccacreme. Fein opulenter, dichter Gaumen mit kräftiger, süsser Aromatik, viel feinem Tannin, cremiger, dichter Struktur, samtener Frucht, langer, dichter Abgang. Kann noch zulegen." – André Kunz
17/20 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2024 - 2038
"Tight and minerally with sliced-apple and lemon character. Medium body and flavors of fennel and stone with hints of chalk. Creamy texture and a flavorful finish. Punch at the end."
92-93/100 Punkte
"This sports a warm fruitcake note out front, followed by slightly toothy plum and raspberry paste flavors, turning to licorice hints on the well-toasted finish. A bit ambitious, but the showy fruit will have fans."
90-93/100 Punkte
"The 2016 La Garde offers considerable depth, not to mention plenty of personality. A host of blue/purplish fruit, grilled herb, lavender and cloves infuse this deeply expressive Merlot-based blend. The oak needs time to fully integrate, but the 2016 is impressive just the same."
87-90/100 Punkte
