Château GuiraudSauternes 2010 375mL
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Alongside Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau Guiraud is the only other 1st Growth Sauternes that is physically inside the sub-appellation of Sauternes itself. The wine has seen significant interst for its density, richness and unctuous nature, produced from vineyards planted to 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Fruit is harvested in tranches, sorted, and fermented in oak before being matured for up to two years in oak barrels, of which 50% are new. The reputation of Chateau Guiraud has soared since th
Alongside Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau Guiraud is the only other 1st Growth Sauternes that is physically inside the sub-appellation of Sauternes itself. The wine has seen significant interst for its density, richness and unctuous nature, produced from vineyards planted to 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Fruit is harvested in tranches, sorted, and fermented in oak before being matured for up to two years in oak barrels, of which 50% are new. The reputation of Chateau Guiraud has soared since th
Medium bodied white wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often pale lemon coloured to pale gold.
Sweet wines have a noticeable, persistent sweetness.
- Size375ML
- RegionBordeaux
- Current Vintage2010
- Alcohol Volume6%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChâteau Guiraud
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessSweet
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
- More about Huon Hooke
Huon Hooke
Prolific Australian wine reviewer for Fairfax Media and The Real Review
Vintage 2010
95 points The Real Review
Similar to previous reviews: this wine is delicious and consistently so. Youthful, fresh, sweet and more-ish with subtle oak influence - a top wine.
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