Château Guiraud 2017, Sauternes 1° Grand Cru Classé - 37,5cl - Parker 94
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subtle notions of crushed rocks, wild fungi and fragrant earth leading to a profound core of orange marmalade, crystalized lemon peel, dried pineapple and paraffin wax.
Château Guiraud 2017
Appellation: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Grape varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Vintage: 2017
Origin and background
Château Guiraud is a major benchmark for Sauternes sweet wines, renowned for its elegant, well-balanced style. The 2017 vintage benefited from weather favourable to noble rot, with a late harvest offering grapes rich in sugar and acidity, guaranteeing freshness and complexity. This vintage expresses all the finesse and purity of the terroir, with beautiful aromatic maturity.
Tasting
Colour: Luminous golden yellow with amber highlights.
Nose: Intense and delicate, combining aromas of candied citrus fruit, ripe apricot, honey, white flowers and light spicy notes (vanilla, ginger).
Palate: Unctuous, full-bodied attack. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by fresh, invigorating acidity. The wine reveals complex flavours of candied fruit, honey and citrus zest, with a long, lingering finish of great elegance.
Review
Scores :
- Wine Advocate: 93/100
- James Suckling: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
Suggested pairings
Pairs perfectly with fruit desserts, lemon meringue pie, pan-fried foie gras, or blue cheeses such as Roquefort. It can also be enjoyed with spicy or Asian dishes for a delicious contrast.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,375l |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 24 bottles |
| Vines | Sémillon 65%, Sauvignon Blanc 35% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink chilled between 4 and 8°C. |
| Taste | Sweet, liquorice wine |
| Producer | SCA du Château Guiraud, 33210 Sauternes, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | Organic products |
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