Avant Garde

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Avant Garde Carneros Pinot Noir Rosé 2021

Very smooth and crisp. Would absolutely recommend. Not too sweet — a month ago

Château La Fleur Cailleau

Canon-Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

2019 vintage. Château La Fleur Cailleau, Canon-Fronsac. Bought in 1982 by Paul Barré (also Château La Garde, Fronsac) and managed these days by his son Gabriel and his wife Edith. Biodynamically farmed since 1990. Very impressive indeed, with an exemplary purity of fruit, ripe tannin and energetic acidity. Highly recommended. Abv. 14,5%. — 3 years ago

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Boschendal

Jean Garde Unoaked Chardonnay 2020

Tiny bit sparkly and almost sweet but not quite. Tannin is present. Well-matured fruity scent. Good light-bodied chardonnay. It’s unoaked. — 4 years ago

Jean Mâcle

Château-Chalon Vin de Garde Savagnin 1995

Medium deep lemon , old gold colour , slightly hazy appearance. Intense on the nose with iodine , sea breeze , green apple and Indian spices . On the palate this also shows a lot of intensity and grip , really quite young apparently . Green apple , toasted almonds , orange rind , curry and a strong seaside component . Long and complex on the finish with , really fresh saline tinged acidity . This is seems pretty young and I would imagine can still go another decade or longer. — 2 months ago

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Château de Sancerre

Passe Avant le Meilleur Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Vintage 2023 | Feiendly elegance — 6 months ago

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Les Hauts De la Garde

Bordeaux 2020

Pale fruit, crisp finish, not too sweet and easily to drink by itself or with a fish. — 3 years ago

La Terrasse de La Garde

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

This is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but my nose keeps telling me it's Syrah. Heat and spice on the nose. Muted dark fruit flavors, blackberry, raisin, figs followed by powerfully bitter tea leaves, red apple skins, and stone. A lingering tannic finish. It's good, but should have been decanted and paired with food, not sipped before bed. Try again tomorrow.
Listening to Counting Crows.
— 2 months ago

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Dave

Dave

Some wines are meals unto themselves, but i guess you are absolutely right! @Peter van den Besselaar
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Did it end up getting better later?
Dave

Dave

So much better. It's amazing how a little oxygen can transform a wine into something completely new. @Tegan Marriott

Château La Garde

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

At 10 years this wine is ready to boogie with a big dinner. It's juicy, balanced, and very pleasant. — 6 months ago

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Château Pierre-Bise

Le Haut De La Garde Anjou Chenin Blanc

Delicious chenin blanc from Loire - last dinner in Seattle with the crew - pairs very well with fish dishes — 4 years ago

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