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Balancing the richness of Semillon with vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, the elegant 94 pt. 2022 Le G de Chateau Guiraud was crafted as a pure expression of its exceptional Sauternes terroir, revealing a rich core of citrus and exotic fruit with a creamy, polished texture and bright acidity, a delicious dry white Bordeaux unbeatably bargain priced for everyday enjoyment.
Named for Bordeaux negociant Pierre Guiraud who purchased the estate in 1766, the modern renaissance of Chateau Guiraud began in the 1980’s with the renovation of the chateau and construction of a new winery, the estate becoming a leader in sustainable viticulture in the region over the next decades and receiving organic certification in 2011. Surrounded by biodiverse forests in the heart of the Sauternes region, Guiraud’s 103 hectares of vineyards are planted with a high proportion of 35% Sauvignon Blanc along with Semillon in sandy gravel soils mixed with limestone and clay, about half of the estate’s production dedicated to the G de Guiraud dry white wine. A blend of 53% Sauvignon Blanc and 47% Semillon in the first vintage crafted by Sandrine Garbay, former winemaker of Chateau D’Yquem, the 2022 Le G de Chateau Guiraud was aged in 50% stainless steel vats and 50% in one year barrels previously used for the Sauternes Grand Cru, matured on the lees for 6 months with regular stirring adding textural depth on a vibrant finish hinting of saline and a touch of spice and summed up by Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson as “good stuff.”
Once described by Neal Martin of Vinous as “how to do dry white Sauternes,” the exquisite 94 pt. 2022 Le G de Chateau Guiraud reflects the elegant style and consistent quality of the historic Bordeaux estate, a sure bet for fans of white Bordeaux and anyone seeking an enticing dry French white at an outstanding value. |