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Chateau Guiraud 1GCC Sauternes

Name: Chateau Guiraud 1GCC Sauternes
SKU: FRBOCVBWIWH637515
Price: 48.50 EUR
Availability: InStock

SKU: FRBOCVBWIWH637515 Category: Wine

About

Chateau Guiraud 1GCC Sauternes 2015 is a prestigious sweet wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. This wine has the distinction of being classified as Premier Cru Classé (1GCC) in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, highlighting its exceptional quality. It is made primarily from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot, which contributes to the wine's unique sweetness and complexity.

Producer

The Château Guiraud estate is located in the Sauternes region and, together with its neighbor, Château d'Yquem, is the only 1er Cru Classé winery in the Sauternes region. The Guiraud winery was owned by the Maxwell family, who made significant investments in the property, but the wines they produced remained mediocre. In 1981, the estate was purchased and a few years later turned into one of the best in Sauternes by Canadian Hamilton Narby. Today, 85 hectares of Guiraud vineyards are located on one of the hills above the village of Sauternes. The following grape varieties are grown here: 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Harvested grapes are fermented in oak barrels. Then the wine is aged in oak barrels (50% new barrels) for 2 months. The Guiraud winery is very ambitious and aims to produce a wine that rivals d'Yquem. The wines produced by this wine have an amazingly rich taste, especially given the high content of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, and are considered some of the best Sauternes wines today.

Tasting notes

The 2015 vintage of Chateau Guiraud stands out with its rich golden color and aromatic complexity with aromas of apricot, honey and citrus and floral notes. On the palate, it’s lusciously sweet yet balanced by vibrant acidity, revealing layers of candied fruit, orange peel and a touch of spice. The finish is long and luxurious, leaving an unforgettable impression of elegance and depth.

Pairing

Chateau Guiraud 2015 is a versatile dessert wine that can be enjoyed with a variety of pairings. It is especially delightful with rich desserts such as crème brûlée, fruit tarts or the classic French tarte tatin. In addition, it can create a delightful contrast with spicy dishes such as foie gras, blue cheeses or spicy Asian dishes, balancing the flavors with its sweetness and acidity.

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This appellation is home for elite dessert wines that are produced only from grapes with a high natural residual sugar level. Only Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet and Sauvignon Gris grapes can become a Sauternes wine - they obtain the high natural residual sugar level due to Botrytis cinerea or the so called "noble rot". The production is rather complex - grapes are picked out one by one. Some years harvesting can last up to a month. After that wine is aged in oak barrels up to three years. The result is an exquisite, fresh, juicy and golden dessert wine with white flower, honey and citrus notes. It is exactly the high level of acidity and sweetness that makes these wines perfectly balanced and exclusive samples.

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Bordeaux wines are considered to be the most prestige and renowned in the world. The region is mainly known for its dry red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, and one can almost always find the word Château (French for „castle”) on Bordeaux wine labels. In order to understand the style of wine most desirable for your taste, it is recommended to try different samples from the Left as well as the Right Bank of The Gironde. Both banks differ not only with different soil, but also with the share of specific wines. There are several classifications in Bordeaux but the main one, introduced in 1855, hasn’t changed since and still impacts wine prices nowadays. A few years later, in 1936, an alternative classification system - Crus Bourgeois - was established. Bordeaux is known for a commerce praxis called en primeur - it means that a buyer can purchase wines immediately after harvest and prior to production for a substantially lower price, thus obtaining the opportunity to sell them for a larger profit later in the future. Bordeaux wines can be described as big, complex and with a strong character, but very friendly at the same time so that each and every wine lover could find something tasty and suitable for a great wine night.

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