Sauternes Château Guiraud 1er G.Cru Classé 2020 MZ, Château Guiraud
A monumental sweet wine in terms of charisma, finesse, and stylistic rigor. The aromatic profile alternates noble exotic fruits with mineral notes and sweet spices of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the sweetness of noble rot and the verticality of the sip. A display of style that represents the pinnacle of Bordeaux.
Sauternes Château Guiraud 1er G.Cru Classé 2020 MZ, Château Guiraud
The Château Guiraud 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 2020 is a monumental work, a nectar that blends the power of Sauternes' Chardonnay (Sémillon) with the freshness of Sauvignon Blanc in a sumptuous balance. The 2020 vintage was extraordinarily aromatic in concentration, where the Botrytis Cinerea acted with surgical precision. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of dried apricot, saffron, and candied orange peel merge with deep hints of acacia honey, Madagascar vanilla, and a mineral streak reminiscent of beeswax and fresh ginger. On the palate, it is opulent, enveloping, and architectural; the entry is broad, dominated by dense yet extremely agile matter thanks to an aristocratic acidic backbone that extends the sip toward a savory, infinite, and vibrant finish..
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Château Guiraud
· Origin: Francia - Bordeaux
· Blend: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
· Denomination: Sauternes AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2020
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 10-12°C
· Glass: Dessert Wine Glass
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 10-40 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Foie gras, Blue cheeses, Dry pastries
Sauternes Château Guiraud 1er G.Cru Classé 2020 MZ, Château Guiraud
The Château Guiraud 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 2020 is a monumental work, a nectar that blends the power of Sauternes' Chardonnay (Sémillon) with the freshness of Sauvignon Blanc in a sumptuous balance. The 2020 vintage was extraordinarily aromatic in concentration, where the Botrytis Cinerea acted with surgical precision. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of dried apricot, saffron, and candied orange peel merge with deep hints of acacia honey, Madagascar vanilla, and a mineral streak reminiscent of beeswax and fresh ginger. On the palate, it is opulent, enveloping, and architectural; the entry is broad, dominated by dense yet extremely agile matter thanks to an aristocratic acidic backbone that extends the sip toward a savory, infinite, and vibrant finish..
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Château Guiraud
· Origin: Francia - Bordeaux
· Blend: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
· Denomination: Sauternes AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2020
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 10-12°C
· Glass: Dessert Wine Glass
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 10-40 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Foie gras, Blue cheeses, Dry pastries
