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 2003 has a beautiful deep red colour, a slight brownish tinge around the edge. The nose has ripe fruits, berry fruits and toasty oak that is beginning to integrate nicely. The palate has a good weight and a well-balanced structure, the finish is clean and persistent. Try with grilled red meats or roast lamb.

Food & Wine match: Try with grilled red meats or roast lamb.

Reviews: "Château Garraud 2003 : A very aromatic vintage, quite rich, ample, generous and velvety, yet nourished and persistent, with notes of plum, roasted coffee and graphite." Michel Phaneuf, Guide Phaneuf 2008 (Canada)

"Château Garraud 2003 : Another wonderful mouthfilling wine with perfectly ripe fruit, comfortably coating all taste buds in its path. Fine woody notes linger on the palate as you daydream. Serve with veal scallops in a cream sauce." Jean Aubry, Le devoir.com 01/09/06 (Canada)

 
   

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