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Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes, 2017
First Growth. Premier Cru Classe in 1855. Every autumn a microscopic fungus called le « Botrytis Cinerea » appears and transforms the grapes. This is the famous ‘noble rot’ that is Nature’s gift to Chateau Guiraud. In autumn the grapes take on a dark colour which can even seem austere, but this ‘noble rot’ is a precursor of aromatic expression. Understanding this phenomenon is essential as only the grapes that have been perfectly concentrated by the Botrytis will be picked one by one.
Description
In this 2017 vintage, a great vintage for Sauternes wines, Chateau Guiraud is particularly successful.
The nose gives off exotic fruit aromas such as lychee and mango.
In the mouth there is a nice liveliness, a great length and a lot of finesse without having too much sweetness.
Undoubtedly a great Sauternes that will age for many years in your cellar.
Additional information
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Origin | |
| Winery | Chateau Guiraud |
| Volume | 0,75 |
| Alcohol | 13.5 – 13.6% |
| Grape | 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. |
| Technology | Harvest Notes Manual picking only, by several sortings on botrytised berries. A minimum potential charge of 20% alcohol is required to start the harvest. Winemaking Fermentation: in oak barrels 90% n |
| Color | White, Dessert Wine |
| Aroma | Mango, peach melba, gingerbread and hazelnut notes are laced with a racy streak of orange peel, giving this unctuous, The bouquet is precise, the texture is sensual, the smoothness has a somewhat min |
| Taste | The 2017 Guiraud is brimming with pineapple, passion fruit, spice and vanillin. Rich, structured and racy, it shows tremendous character as well as personality. Readers should expect a bold, extrover |
| Vintage Year | 2017 |
| Sugar | White sweet wine |
| Quantity btls |
