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Château Guiraud 2024

Name: Château Guiraud 2024
Brand: Château Guiraud
SKU: 1089/2024
Price: 54.333333333333336 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (1188 reviews)

1er cru classe -

Bordeaux

Sauternes

- White - See details

J. Robinson | 18

Vinous - A. Galloni | 94-96

The Wine Independent | 93-95

Alexandre Ma | 94-95

$326.00

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$54.33 / Unit

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Packaging : a case of 6 Bottles (75cl)

12 x 37.5CL

$326.21

6 x 75CL

$326.00

1 x 3L

$217.48

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ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château Guiraud wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Vinum

Cloudy yellow; fresh bouquet still slightly marked by the lees, candied fruits, raisins, apricots, bitter oranges; rich palate, top balance of acidity and sweetness, almost two mouthfuls of wine, yet with striking freshness and great length. Shows excellent potential.

/100

Decanter

A luminous yellow-gold in the glass, the 2024 Guiraud strikes a perfect balance between vibrancy and depth. The nose is elegantly restrained at first, gradually revealing layers of yellow peach, lemon curd, and bitter orange zest, underpinned by subtle aromas of dried apricot and saffron. On the palate, the wine is notably fresh and lifted, showing no hint of cloying sweetness. 124g/l residual sugar.

/20

Jancis Robinson

James Lawther MW

60% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc. Cask sample. Rich, gold hue. Nose restrained but with lovely depth of fruit. Rich and concentrated on the palate. Huge depth with honey and tropical-fruit notes. Plenty of botrytis but good balance as well. A stellar performance this year. (JL)

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Apricots, pineapples, flowers, spices, and candied lemon, with a hint of caramel, form the attention-seeking perfume. On the palate, the wine matches the aromatics, offering vibrant, sweet, tropical fruits, candied orange rind, and lemon curd notes in a racy, honeyed style. The wine is made from blending 62% Semillon and 38% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2027-2047. 94-96 pts

/100

Le Figaro Vin

Score: 92–94. What complexity in this gentle, bucolic nose! We find beeswax as well as very ripe stone fruits, saffron as well as roasted pineapple, mango as well as candied orange peel, acacia honey as well as flowers (linden, elderflower). Extremely pure, the palate largely reprises the nose’s aromatics, but in XXL form and, above all, highlighted by a line of cheeky freshness that prevents any heaviness, with a caressing, brushed-silk texture. A very accomplished wine.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Guiraud 2024

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet opens with fresh and lively notes of white peach and candied lemon. Upon aeration, more complex aromas of bitter orange zest, dried apricot, and black tea enrich the aromatic palette.

Palate
The palate reveals a measured and airy concentration, carried by a beautiful tension. The balance between smoothness and roundness is remarkable, offering an aromatic complexity that extends into a delicious persistence. The finish, refined and of great finesse, confirms the balanced character of this vintage.

Food and wine pairings

This Sauternes will perfectly accompany foie gras, blue-veined cheeses like Roquefort, as well as desserts with exotic fruits or citrus. Its freshness and liveliness also make it an ideal companion for spicy dishes from Asian cuisine.

An exceptional Sauternes wine combining freshness and complexity

The property

Château Guiraud, founded in 1766 and classified as a first grand cru in 1855, is an emblematic estate of Bordeaux, located in the AOC Sauternes. Extending over 128 hectares, it stands out for its predominance of Sauvignon Blanc, a rarity in the region. Since 2022, under the direction of Sandrine Garbay, the estate has adopted a contemporary Sauternes style, combining freshness and controlled sweetness. Committed to organic practices and biodiversity management, Château Guiraud stands out with its historic black and gold label, a symbol of its Protestant roots.

The vineyard

This Sauternes vineyard extends over 54 hectares, with vines averaging 25 to 30 years old resting on sandy and clayey gravel soils. The varied subsoils of deep translucent sands, pure gravels with veins of red and white clays, limestone marls, and bands of oyster limestone, give the wine its characteristic complexity.

The vintage

The year 2024 began with a mild winter followed by an early bud break. A late frost between April 19 and 24 was limited thanks to anti-frost towers. The season proved to be particularly rainy, leading to high disease pressure. After a cool spring and a hot summer, September saw rainfall promoting the early development of Botrytis cinerea, essential for the production of great Sauternes.

Vinification and aging

The harvest took place from September 19 to October 22 in four successive passes. The alcoholic fermentation was carried out with indigenous yeasts, directly in new French oak barrels. The aging continued for 18 months in these same new barrels, allowing the wine to develop its aromatic complexity while preserving its natural freshness.

Blend

62% Sémillon, providing creaminess and structure, and 38% Sauvignon Blanc, giving freshness and aromatic liveliness.

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