Château Guiraud
Château Guiraud
AboutChâteau Guiraud
Château Guiraud takes its name from the family that bought this Sauternes estate in 1766. It was ranked Premier Cru in the 1855 classification. The 128-hectare property lies among woodland on gravel, sand and clay.
The estate began a biodiversity programme in 1996. Its vineyards include hedgerows, cover crops and a collection of 145 Sémillon and Sauvignon selections. The sweet wines combine Sémillon with a notably high share of Sauvignon Blanc, with freshness and floral character central to the style.
G de Château Guiraud 2022 Bordeaux Blanc Sec
French White
$56.99
Passion fruit and pink grapefruit accompany a pale, bright-yellow colour and minty freshness. Ripe-Sauvignon freshness, roundness, flesh and light brioche notes are present on the palate. Fifty-three percent Sauvignon Blanc and forty-seven percent Semillon form the blend. Fermentation is divided equally between one-wine barrels and stainless steel, with five percent malolactic fermentation. Barrel ageing lasts six months and includes regular lees stirring.
Château Guiraud 2016 Sauternes 375 mL
French Dessert
$97.99
Pure botrytised fruit and mineral notes meet subtle white flowers. Crisp acidity accompanies orange rind, tangerine and stem ginger, with a long finish. The blend is 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in new French oak. Organic certification, noble rot, floral freshness and exotic notes also form part of the estate’s profile.