Chateau Guiraud Sauternes Half Bottle 2017
Country: France Region: Bordeaux Varietal: Sweet
Vintage: 2017 Category: Sweet White Colour: White
Producer: Château Guiraud
Description:
"La Maison Noble du Bayle" is the historic name of Château Guiraud, from when it was owned by the Mons de Saint Poly family. In 1766 Bordeaux merchant Pierre Guiraud bought the estate. In the 80 years and three generations that followed, Guiraud has become a prestigious name and classified as a First Growth of Sauternes in the 1855 Classification.
Tasting Notes:
A magnificent First Growth Sauternes from an exceptional vintage, Château Guiraud 2017 combines extraordinary richness with remarkable freshness and precision. Layers of golden apricot, pineapple, orange marmalade, honey and exotic spice unfold across a beautifully textured palate, finishing with incredible length and mineral lift. Awarded up to 98 points, this is serious, cellar-worthy Sauternes — luxurious, complex and beautifully balanced.
