Château Guiraud 1er Grand Cru Classé 1989
14.5%
1.5L
Intensity
One of the appellation's most famous Sauternes - now produced organically - and vinified in a modern, refined, balanced and easy-to-digest style.
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Château Guiraud 1er Grand Cru Classé 1989
The wine
Guiraud is a flamboyant Sauternes: rich in liqueur, very aromatic but perfectly balanced. When young, it develops tropical and citrus fruit aromas. After a few years, it expresses saffron and bitter orange marmalade notes. It is a superb wine that ages gracefully.
About the Producer Château Guiraud
The Château Guiraud is the Sauternais' largest estate. Its soil is comprised of sandy and clay gravel that requires regular draining. The vineyard is carefully maintained throughout the year in compliance with tradition and respect for the environment. In order to harvest perfectly ripe and botyrised grapes, harvests at the Château Guiraud are rigorously carried out, leading to a meticulous selection process. Yields here are generally below the 25 hl/ha norm, sometimes even dropping as low as 12 hl/ha in order to produce wine of great quality. The Château Guiraud also sells a second wine, the Dauphin de Château Guiraud, (Sauternes appellation) as well as a dry white called the G de Château Guiraud (Bordeaux appellation). 2006 saw the arrival of four new owners (Robert Peugeot and three wine-makers, Olivier Bernard, Stephan Von Neipperg and Xavier Planty), marking the beginning of a new era for this Sauternes premier cru classé, which now places eco-friendly practices at the heart of its approach.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 Low neckObservations: 2 Normal, 1 Slightly sunken corkOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sauternes
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Château Guiraud
Vintage: 1989
Colour: dessert wine
Peak drinking window: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 8°
Size (in ha): 128 hectares
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: exotic fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine