Description
Chateau Guiraud 2008 1er Cru Classe Sauternes (375ml)《WC Selection - FH156A》
Region : 1er Cru, Sauternes
Grapes：65% Sémillon、35% Sauvignon Blanc
Volume：375ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
🌟1er Cru Classes of Sauternes & Barsac
🌟Bordeaux Expert - Stephen Brook gave very positive comment to Chateau Guiraud
"Guiraud is a fine Sauternes, when Guiraud gets it right, it's among the most complex and dazzling of Sauternes!"
🌟Organic Farming since 1996 and got organic certification in early 2011
🏅Wine Enthusiast 94 pts
🏅Wine Advocate 93 pts
🏅James Suckling 92 pts
🏅Wine Spectator 92 pts
🏅Vivino 4.3
As early as 1766 Château Guiraud, breaking with cultural traditions, proclaiming its political difference, and on a constant quest for prestige, was already juggling between anti conformism and innovation. The Guiraud family of merchants, founders of the modern estate, built up an atmosphere of mystery around Château Guiraud. The Protestant chapel was a proclamation of the family’s religious beliefs and their faith at a time when all around them looked towards Rome. Since that time the property has borne the name Chateau Guiraud and proudly displays a black label that sacralizes the family's Protestant and Republican values. This black label is one of the oldest in the Bordeaux region and has remained unchanged since its creation. Within three generations the property was to become a prestigious Grand Cru, being consecrated Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in the classification ordered by the Emperor Napoleon III.
TERROIR
Soils: sandy gravels 80%, clay gravels 20%
Subsoils: deep translucent sand, pure gravels crossed by red clay and limestone marls, fossilized oyster beds and red and white clay
VINIFICATION
Fermentation: in oak barrels 90% new 10% from a first wine – lasts 3 to 6 weeks
Ageing: in barrels for 18 to 24 months depending on the vintage
🏅Wine Enthusiast 94 pts
Firm, richly structured, powered through with botrytis, a dried apricot and peach character, which is tight, the acidity compensating with a great vivid character.
🏅Wine Advocate 93 pts
Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. It is clear that the aromatics on the 2008 are a little simpler and more straightforward than the 2007 with honeysuckle, jasmine and mango scents emerging with time. The palate is ripe and precise on the entry with well-integrated oak that is in sync with the lemon curd and apricot fruit. There is a lovely sweetness on the finish with a hint of spice lingering in the mouth.
🏅James Suckling 92 pts
A pretty Sauternes with sliced peach, pear and hints of apricot aromas and flavors , with hints of cream too. Medium to full body, sweet and fresh. A refined and layered style.
🏅Wine Spectator 92 pts
A ripe, flashy style, with layers of creamed peach, Jonagold apple, candied citrus peel and dried apricot, all stitched with lovely acacia honey and floral notes. This has power and purity.
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