Château Du Garde

Château du Garde

A 30-hectare family wine property in Cenac, in Cotes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux, whose history has been written since 1925. Run by Jean-Benoit Subra (4th generation), certified HVE level 3. Fine, balanced and accessible Bordeaux wines - reds, dry white and clairet - to discover direct.

Established in Cenac, Château du Garde is a family wine property whose history has been written since 1925. For nearly a century, the estate has been passed down from generation to generation, driven by the same will: to produce quality wines, faithful to their terroir and respectful of nature. Today, Jean-Benoit Subra, representative of the fourth generation of winegrowers, watches over the estate.

The quality of the wine goes hand in hand with respect for the living

Here, every decision is made with a global approach: to preserve the environment, respect the natural balances of the vine and pass on a living estate. Sincere wines, designed to accompany moments of sharing and to reveal all the richness of the Bordeaux terroirs.

Château du Garde Blanc sec

AOC Bordeaux, white - HVE3

A fresh, aromatic wine, marked by fruity notes. Partial barrel ageing brings richness and complexity while keeping a fine vivacity.

Château du Garde Clairet

AOC Bordeaux, clairet - HVE3

An emblematic Bordeaux wine, the estate's clairet charms with its freshness, character and generosity. A convivial wine, ideal for sunny days and moments of sharing.

Château du Garde Rouge

AOC Côtes de Bordeaux, red - HVE3

A red that stands out for its roundness, suppleness and aromatic depth, the fruit of controlled, precise ageing. The estate's reference cuvee, faithful to the Bordeaux identity of Cenac.

Château Rauzé-Lafargue

AOC Côtes de Bordeaux, red - HVE3

The property's second château, in AOC Cotes de Bordeaux. A balanced, accessible red, in the round, sincere style of the estate, born on the favourable terroirs of Cenac.

The Prestige cuvees: des Pins, Antonio & de Garde

AOC Côtes de Bordeaux, reds for keeping - HVE3

The estate's prestige cuvees in AOC Cotes de Bordeaux - Cuvee des Pins, Cuvee Antonio and Cuvee de Garde. Deeper, more structured reds, from careful ageing, for special occasions and for keeping.

A family estate since 1925, HVE3-certified

30 ha in Cénac, 4th generation (Jean-Benoît Subra)

A 30-hectare family property established in Cenac since 1925, today run by Jean-Benoit Subra, fourth generation. Spread between Cotes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux, it is certified High Environmental Value level 3: biodiversity, reasoned resource management and respect for natural balances.

Direct - Bordeaux & Côtes de Bordeaux, sustainable HVE3 viticulture

Where is Château du Garde located?

Château du Garde is established in Cenac, in the Gironde, on the right bank of Bordeaux. It is a 30-hectare family wine property, spread between the Cotes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux appellations, offering a fine diversity of soils and expressions.

What is the history of Château du Garde?

The history of Château du Garde has been written since 1925. For nearly a century, the estate has been passed down from generation to generation. Today, Jean-Benoit Subra, representative of the fourth generation of winegrowers, watches over the property, which has continued its development while keeping a human scale.

Are the Château du Garde wines organic?

The estate is not certified organic, but it is committed to sustainable viticulture, made concrete by the HVE - High Environmental Value level 3 certification. This approach attests to responsible practices: protection of biodiversity, reasoned resource management and respect for the natural balances of the vine.

What is HVE level 3 certification?

High Environmental Value level 3 is the most demanding environmental certification for a farm in France. At Château du Garde, it reflects a sustainable, long-term agricultural vision, where the quality of the wine goes hand in hand with respect for the living.

What are the cuvees of Château du Garde?

The estate offers a Blanc sec and a Clairet in AOC Bordeaux, reds in AOC Cotes de Bordeaux - Château du Garde and Château Rauze-Lafargue - as well as prestige cuvees (Cuvee des Pins, Cuvee Antonio, Cuvee de Garde). A discovery set lets you explore the range.

What is a Bordeaux clairet?

Clairet is an emblematic Bordeaux wine, more coloured and structured than a rose but lighter than a red. The Château du Garde clairet charms with its freshness, character and generosity: a convivial wine, ideal for sunny days and moments of sharing.

What are the prestige cuvees of Château du Garde?

The estate's prestige cuvees, in AOC Cotes de Bordeaux, are Cuvee des Pins, Cuvee Antonio and Cuvee de Garde. These are deeper, more structured reds, from careful ageing, designed for special occasions and for keeping.

What style of wines does Château du Garde produce?

The estate makes a complete range of Bordeaux wines, at once fine, balanced and expressive. The reds stand out for their roundness, suppleness and aromatic depth; the white is fresh and aromatic, the clairet generous and convivial. Sincere wines, designed for sharing.

What is the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation?

Cotes de Bordeaux brings together several terroirs of the right bank of the Gironde, renowned for their red wines dominated by Merlot, round and accessible. Around Cenac, these favourable terroirs give balanced, expressive wines, like those of Château du Garde.

Which Château du Garde wine to choose to discover an elegant, sustainable Bordeaux faithful to its terroir?

To discover the estate, Château du Garde Rouge and Château Rauze-Lafargue offer round, accessible Cotes de Bordeaux; the Blanc sec and the Clairet bring freshness and conviviality; and the prestige cuvees (des Pins, Antonio, de Garde) reveal more structured reds for keeping. Each illustrates a sustainable Bordeaux, HVE3-certified.

Can the Château du Garde wines be bought directly?

Yes: the wines of Château du Garde are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive Bordeaux wines just as the Subra family made them, with no extra middleman between the estate and your table.

What food pairings with the Château du Garde wines?

The Cotes de Bordeaux reds accompany red meats, grilled dishes, slow-cooked dishes and cheeses; the prestige cuvees enhance a fine cut of meat or a dish of character. The Clairet pairs with charcuterie and summer cuisine, and the Blanc sec with fish, seafood and aperitifs.

Sustainable Bordeaux HVE3, direct from the estate

Château du Garde: a 30-hectare family wine property established in Cenac (Gironde), in AOC Cotes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux, whose history has been written since 1925. Run by Jean-Benoit Subra, fourth generation of winegrowers. Committed to sustainable viticulture, certified HVE - High Environmental Value level 3 (biodiversity, reasoned resource management, respect for natural balances).

Cuvees: Château du Garde Blanc sec and Clairet (AOC Bordeaux), Château du Garde Rouge and Château Rauze-Lafargue (Cotes de Bordeaux), prestige cuvees des Pins, Antonio and de Garde