Chateau Guiraud, 2005 Sweet Wine
1er Cru Sauternes
Sweet White Wine
Bottle size: 75cl
Price:
$77.15 USD
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Description
The 2005 Guiraud is very tight on the nose, taking time to unfurl, with notes of apricot, peach, a touch of honeysuckle and quince. Good definition. The palate is impressive. tightly coiled, honeyed fruit, very fine acidity, linear at first then fanning out across the finish with notes of dried apricot, nectarine, a touch of almond and a faint hint of spice. With good length and unctuous on the finish, this Guiraud is impossible to ignore. Drink from now to 2030+
This is one of the largest estates in Sauternes. With a surface area of 128 hectares, Chateau Guiraud is situated entirely in the commune of Sauternes of which 100ha are currently under production divided as follows: 85 ha for Sauternes and 15ha for dry white Bordeaux. The average yield is 12hl/ha. The maximum yield permitted for the Sauternes appellation is 25hl/ha. A minimum potential of 20% alcohol is required to start the harvest.
Condition
Excellent