Le G de Château Guiraud 2025

A Sauternes premier grand cru classé, Château Guiraud stands out from its peers by proposing a dry blend of equal parts Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. The vines that produce this wine are about 35 years old and lovingly tended to using organic methods. The château has been certified since 2011 but has been following these principals since 1996. What is more, the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon vines draw all the nutrients they need from the sandy and clay-y gravel soils. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in small, 6-kilogramme crates so as not to be damaged.
In the winery, 80% of the harvest undergoes alcoholic fermentation in wooden barrels that are destined to be used for the property’s Sauternes. The remaining 20% is fermented in stainless steel vats. And this lasts for three weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place depending on the quality of the vintage. The wine is then aged on its lees in wooden barrels for seven months. This ageing is interrupted by lee stirring which moves them around the wine, giving it additions aromas and flavours as well as adding to its texture.
Tasting this dry Sauternes reveals a rich wine bursting with tropical and citrus fruit aromas. On the palate, its lovely richness is balanced by its wonderful acidity.