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Château GuiraudSauternes 2006
Sweet, Full Bodied style of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (SSB / SBS)
Bordeaux, France
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Sweet, Full Bodied style of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (SSB / SBS)Bordeaux, FranceChâteau Guiraud is a large Sauternes property that is the only 1er Cru Classe, with the exception of its illustrious neighbour Chateau d'Yquem, that is located within the commune of Sauternes itself. Guiraud's 85 hectares of vineyards are located on one of the hills above the village of Sauternes. They are planted with 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are harvested in "tries" and the juice is then fermented in oak barrels. The wine is then aged in oak casks (50% new) for 2 years. Guiraud is a very ambitious property with aspirations to produce a wine that will one day rival d'Yquem. The wines are astonishingly rich, especially in light of the high proportion of Sauvignon Blanc in the blend, and are undoubtedly amongst the finest wines being produced in Sauternes today.
Château Guiraud is a large Sauternes property that is the only 1er Cru Classe, with the exception of its illustrious neighbour Chateau d'Yquem, that is located within the commune of Sauternes itself. Guiraud's 85 hectares of vineyards are located on one of the hills above the village of Sauternes. They are planted with 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are harvested in "tries" and the juice is then fermented in oak barrels. The wine is then aged in oak casks (50% new) for 2 years. Guiraud is a very ambitious property with aspirations to produce a wine that will one day rival d'Yquem. The wines are astonishingly rich, especially in light of the high proportion of Sauvignon Blanc in the blend, and are undoubtedly amongst the finest wines being produced in Sauternes today.
Full bodied white wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with good palate weight and full flavours.
Sweet wines have a noticeable, persistent sweetness.
- TypeSemillon Sauvignon Blanc (SSB / SBS)
- Size750ML
- RegionBordeaux
- Current Vintage2006
- Standard Drinks8
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChâteau Guiraud
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessSweet
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
- More about Antonio Galloni
Antonio Galloni
American wine critic writing for vinousmedia.com
Vintage 2024
96 points
The 2024 Guiraud is a bold, luscious Sauternes. Apricot jam, chamomile, passion fruit, spice and burnt sugar convey notable intensity to match the wine's creamy, ample feel. Guiraud is a rich, heady Sauternes, but all the elements are impeccably balanced.
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