Chateau Guiraud Sauternes (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022
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This wine is aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels specially selected for their contribution to the wine’s elegant manner and the immensity of the its soul. The bouquet is precise, the texture is sensual, the smoothness has a somewhat mineral tone ; Château Guiraud expresses elegant purity and aromatic refinement.
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James Suckling
A refined and pretty Sauternes with crushed apple, spice and dried pear character. Medium body with a fresh spice and intense finish at the end.
Barrel Sample: 94-95 -
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Supple and juicy, bright and clean - this lacks a little unctuousness and flesh, but it's focussed while having a long length. Sherbet lemon and pineapple fruit, wild honey and peach blossom which are so lovely with flinty touches that give an appealing mineral tang on the finish. This has an air of class, supremely approachable and drinkable now. 134g/l residual sugar. 3.5g total acidity. 4.0pH.
Barrel Sample: 94
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Throughout its history, Chateau Guiraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, has always been proud of its independence and has always followed its own path. This domain, with its 128 hectares situated exclusively around the village of Sauternes and its unique combination of grape varieties, is one of the rare properties in France to have created its own conservatory of vine stock varieties.
In 1996, ever faithful to its pioneering spirit, the vineyard underwent a cultural revolution under the impulse of Xavier Planty, who was at the time manager of Chateau Guiraud, which prohibits the use of all synthetic products. In 2011 Chateau Guiraud became the first Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 to be awarded Agriculture Biologique (AB) certification.
The philosophy at Chateau Guiraud is guided by constant questioning and their desire to let nature take its course, thus allowing the vines to achieve their full potential.