{"product_id":"2016-chateau-la-garde-pessac-750ml","title":"2016 Chateau La Garde - Pessac (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the gravel soils of Château La Garde in Pessac-Léognan, the 2016 Château La Garde delivers a profoundly dark, inky color that signals its depth and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: a dense forest fruit bouquet featuring blackberries and rich dark cherries, entwined with spicy, smoky undertones that hint at its layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: immediately generous and expressive, with concentrated fruit that coats the palate while a delicate tannic frame provides structure. The wine remains smooth and poised, building to a long, elegant finish that lingers with refined persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage notes: the 2016 growing season began with a rainy, warm start that refreshed soil water reserves, essential for the vines. Sunshine then dominated from mid-June through harvest, with a long, dry spell that amplified ripening. Red varieties benefited from favorable day\/night temperature swings, helping to develop aromas and fruit concentration. Harvest took place selectively from 4 to 18 October. Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairings: this Cabernet Sauvignon–driven Bordeaux pairs beautifully with robust dishes such as grilled ribeye or lamb chops, game meats, and mushroom-forward dishes, as well as aged cheeses that can stand up to its depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau La Garde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45924570792122,"sku":"104276","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/la-garde-rouge-nm-nouvelle-etiquette.webp?v=1779996763","url":"https:\/\/bassins.com\/products\/2016-chateau-la-garde-pessac-750ml","provider":"MacArthur Beverages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}