Château Guiraud - 1er G.C.C. | Sauternes
White wine | France, LIKOREUS FRANKRIJK | 2010
With a great yield, we have produced a powerful wine, very
aromatic, that present a perfect alcohol-sugar-acid balance and an
impressive purity of botrytis. The difference with 2009 is the cold
temperature we had during august & september. These days and
nights cold weather permit to preserve the aromatic precursor and
the acidity of the berry. That is why Château Guiraud 2010 has a
spectacular balance and freshness always reinforce by 35 % of
sauvignon. It presents intense aromas, hawthorn flowers, fresh fruit,
with a minty note which characterizes the vintage.
The feeling in mouth is magnificent, soft, but robust. The tonic feeling
of the botrytis is amplified by a great freshness. Mouth aromas
strengthens up the nose: the botrytis now shows them crystallized, of
great precision and purity. The aftertaste is long. The sugar power
never gives heaviness: It is the magic of natural sugars sublimated by
botrytis
€86.02
71.09
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
8-10 °C
Year
2010
Type
White wine
Country
France
Vintage
2010
Storage (years)
> 10
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
LIKOREUS FRANKRIJK
Grape varieties
Sauvignon blanc (35%), Sémillon (65%)
Viticulture
Traditional
Flavour profile
Flavour profile
Zoet - top (Wit)
Food pairing
Cheese - Gorgonzola, Desserts, Foie gras
About Ch. Guiraud
Château Guiraud came into the hands of the Guiraud family in 1766 and is situated in the heart of the Sauternes region in Bordeaux. The estate spans an impressive 128 hectares of vineyards surrounded by forests. In 1855, the château was honored for its longstanding dedication, earning the prestigious title of "1st Grand Cru Classé en 1855" alongside Château d'Yquem. In addition to its exceptional quality, the estate has distinguished itself over the centuries by placing a high emphasis on biodiversity and ecology.
As pioneers, they were the first Premier Grand Cru Classé to receive their certification for organic viticulture in 2011. Since 2022, powerwoman Sandrine Garbay has been at the helm of Château Guiraud. The three decades of experience she gained at Château d'Yquem will undoubtedly assist Château Guiraud in producing the world's finest sweet and botrytized wines.
