G de Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc 2022《ZF037A》

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.。

Located in the world-renowned sweet wine region of Sauternes, most wine lovers come to taste its sweet wines, but the region also produces high-quality dry white wines. Family-owned for 80 years, three generations of management have made Chateau Guiraud a renowned winery. The estate boasts rich terroir and uses organic methods to manage the vineyards, helping to expand biodiversity. There are 635 different species of insects in the 100 hectares of vineyards, while ordinary vineyards have fewer than 200 species. 3.7 miles of hedges are planted to help protect insects, using 100% natural environment practices, with hedges planted with different varieties, including more than 135 varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, to maintain the diversity of grape varieties.

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 

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

A dry white wine made from a blend of equal parts of sauvignon and sémillon and aged on lees for 6 months, half in stainless steel vats and the other half in barrels used for the château’s Premier Cru dessert wine, G de Guiraud is a truly exciting wine.

【Decanter 92 pts】

"Richer in mouthfeel than some vintages of G de Guiraud, this has a lovely tang of lime juice and lemongrass and silky texture - enjoyable and with a twist on the finish."

【Wine Spectator 90 pts】

"Bright and juicy, with peach, yellow plum and jasmine notes mixed together, plus a subtle quinine thread that curls through the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon."