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Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe 2009 (half bottle 375mL) - First Bottle

Technical Details

Blend	Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Winemaker	Xavier Planty
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Sauternes

Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe 2009 (half bottle 375mL)

Proprietary Blends | France

VN97, WS96, JS96, WA96

$30.95 $60.00 - 375mL

“...one of the gems of Sauternes this vintage, one of the finest offerings in recent years...” – Vinous

We’re lucky to have excellent ties with several of the top Bordeaux negoce, and this is one of those “Man, have we got something for you” calls. We bought every bottle we could. A classic from a superb vintage that will likely outlive all of us!!

Let’s talk about this WINE, shall we? LAVISH, yet terrifically balanced and humming with a beautiful line of acidity, and just PACKED with intense flavors of marmalade, apricot, almond, grilled pineapple, honey...I mean, seriously, you need to experience this! At this head-spinner of a price, and the slew of huge scores, there’s simply no reason to pass! ONLY 15 CASES!

PAIRING IDEAS: Personally, we love just some great cheese. Danish Blue or aged gorgonzola are classic, but salty hard cheese can be fun too, like Manchego or aged Gouda.

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams”, of course!

Technical Details

Blend	Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Winemaker	Xavier Planty
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Sauternes

About The Producer

As early as 1766 Chateau 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 Chateau 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 Classe in 1855 in the classification ordered by the Emperor Napoleon III.

Reviews

Vinous
The 2009 Guiraud is one of the gems of Sauternes this vintage, one of the finest offerings in recent years. It has a wonderful, beautifully delineated bouquet with expressive scents of wild honey, orange pith, Seville orange marmalade and just a hint of pineapple. The palate is beautifully defined with pure botrytised fruit, supremely well balanced with a vivacious, ginger and white pepper tinged finish that lingers long in the mouth. Outstanding. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.

Wine Spectator
#5 on the Top 100 Wines of 2012! This is a bird of a different feather, with an exotic, vibrant aroma of toasted coconut, followed by an almond cream note that gives way to the core of green fig, papaya, Cavaillon melon and honey. There's stunning richness and mouthfeel, with the power to be one of the longer-lived wines of the vintage. Very impressive.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Guiraud is one of the outstanding successes of the 2009 vintage, perhaps the best vintage that I have encountered in recent years. It is blessed with a very pretty, candied nose with coconut, almond shavings and clear honey that is very well-defined, although there remains just a little oak to be subsumed over the next couple of years. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely, joyful apricot and clementine-infused entry. The acidity is perfectly judged while the finish exudes breeding, tension and precision. Outstanding! Drink now-2040+

James Suckling
Gorgeous aromas of dried apricots, apple pie crust and pineapple. Full-bodied, with medium sweetness. Dense and layered. Beautiful now but will improve with age.