COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Château Guiraud
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
G de Château Guiraud 2023 is a dry white wine from Bordeaux, France, produced by the esteemed Château Guiraud. This estate is a Premier Grand Cru Classé in Sauternes, celebrated for its sweet wines, and was the first Grand Cru Classé estate in the Médoc to achieve organic certification. The wine is crafted from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, grown on vines averaging 25-35 years old in sandy gravel and clayey gravel soils. The 2023 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions during the growing season, leading to high-quality fruit. A distinctive aspect of this wine's production is its aging in barrels that previously held Sauternes, adding a unique layer of complexity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First Grand Cru Classé estate in Médoc to be certified organic.
Fact 02
Benefits from barrels previously used for Sauternes aging.
Fact 03
Emphasizes biodiversity and sustainable viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
G de Château Guiraud 2023 is produced using a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The winemaking process involves fermentation in barrels, with some portion also in stainless steel vats. Notably, some of the barrels used for fermentation have previously held the estate's Sauternes. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on its lees in wooden barrels for a period of seven months. The estate employs organic farming practices and emphasizes biodiversity in its vineyard management. Manual harvesting is practiced to ensure the selection of optimal fruit.
