Chateau Garraud

Wine information: Chateau Garraud is located in the Lalande de Pomerol appellation on a variety of rich terroirs on the Pomerol plateau - gravel, clay-gravel, deep clay with "crasse de fer” and clay-sand. With an average age of 25 years, the vineyards consist of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Yields are kept low via Double Guyot pruning with bud removal, grapes are hand picked and sorted prior to vinification on temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. 80% of the wine is aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels and then blended and bottled at the Chateau. Chateau Garraud produces wines of great elegance that develop over many years with careful cellaring. The blend is generally over 75% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes: Chateau Garraud 2005 is a dark, deep ruby colour. There are ripe black fruit (cassis) aromas on the nose and toasty oak and vanilla. The palate is clean, full and has good, dense tannins with a warm, lengthy and mellow finish. Ageing potential: 2010-2016.

Reviews: "Big colour, smoky cassis fruit. Good fleshy wine, firm backbone, good length. 2009-16. 16/20", James Lawther, Decanter June 2006.

"Good amount of berry fruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish", 85-88 points, James Suckling, Wine Spectator April 2006.

 
   

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