Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classè 2017

Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classè 2017

Chateau Guiraud, 0,75 l - 13.50%
35% Sauvignon

Other vintages available
1998
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Bordeaux - France
White organic dessert wine from grapes with noble rot dessert wine semi-aromatic

How to serve

Serve at:

10 - 12°C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Dessert Wines
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classè 2017

Bouquet

Delivers lot of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with cream, vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste.

Flavour

Long and viscous, with a beautiful spicy finish.

Pairing

Cheese
Desserts

Features

Name Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classè 2017
Type White organic dessert wine from grapes with noble rot dessert wine semi-aromatic
Classification AOC Sauternes Premier Cru Classè
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 35% Sauvignon
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Origin Barsac (France)
Soil composition 80% sandy gravel and clayey gravel for the remainder.
No. plants per hectare 6,600 vines/h
Yield per hectare 12hl/ha
Harvest Harvest is only done hand picking by successive waves through the vineyard (2 to 7 selections), picking only the botrytised berries. A minimum of potential alcohol (20°) must be reached before starting the harvest.
Vinification The fermentation made in new oak barrels over a period of three weeks to two months. Different batches are fermentated until they reach their own equilibrium which depends upon their selection.
Ageing Maturation in barrels, on fine lees, for 18 to 24 months depending on the year, with racking
Production year 100,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Decanter
94/100 
2017
James Suckling
95/100 
2017
Robert Parker
94/100 
2017
xtraWine
94/100 
2017
Chateau Guiraud
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