Chateau Guiraud

$29.00750ml

The quintessential partner for foie gras, Sauternes also compliments sweet, salty and savory dishes.

Try with slices of cured country ham,

roast duck a l'orange

or a naked chunk of creamy Roquefort.

Eyes:

Yellow-Gold

Nose:

Intense, developing, honey, mineral, stone fruits

Mouth:

Medium-Full Bodied, sweet, medium-high acidity, intense, long finish, honeysuckle, apricot, peach

Chateau Guiraud is of one of only two chateaux (with d'Yquem) whose vineyards are located entirely within the commune of Sauternes, and the only Premier Cru in Sauternes committed to organic viticulture. Petit Guiraud, the chateau's 2nd wine, is produced from younger vines,fermented and matured from selected batches (with a hefty 35% of Sauvignon Blanc in the mix) in a combination of tanks, vats and barrels.