Chateau Guiraud Dry White wine bottle Singapore

Grand Vin Blanc Sec de Chateau Guiraud - Bordeaux White 2022

Name: Grand Vin Blanc Sec de Chateau Guiraud - Bordeaux White 2022
Brand: Les Grands Chais de France
Price: 129.8 SGD
Availability: InStock

SIZE

1 x 750 ml

$129.80 SGD

Tax included.

White White

2022 2022

Bordeaux Bordeaux

Bordeaux blanc Bordeaux blanc

Semillon Semillon

Grand Vin Blanc Sec de Chateau Guiraud - Bordeaux White 2022

$129.80 SGD

Tasting Notes

Grape

70% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes

When tasted, its texture offers a silky and precious mouth worthy of the greatest. Its fine bitterness is revealed with delicacy while its caudality extends to infinity. The Grand Vin Blanc sec de Château Guiraud offers all the richness of its natural vineyard, always against the grain and never yet equaled, thanks in part to the work of preserving the genetic sources of its grape varieties.

Expert Ratings

James Sucking 93/100.

More About The Winery

Classified as a Premier Cru in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château Guiraud stands as one of the leading estates of Sauternes, renowned for its precision and commitment to both tradition and innovation.

Located near the Ciron river, the vineyard benefits from the unique microclimate essential for the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot). Morning mists followed by warm, sunny afternoons allow the grapes to concentrate in sugar and flavour while retaining crucial acidity—defining the balance of great Sauternes.

Château Guiraud distinguishes itself as a pioneer of organic viticulture in the appellation, placing biodiversity at the heart of its philosophy. The estate maintains an exceptional ecosystem, encouraging natural balance in the vineyard and enhancing the purity of its wines.

The blend, predominantly Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc, delivers wines of both richness and lift. Aromatically, expect candied citrus, apricot, pineapple, honey, and delicate floral notes, layered with a subtle freshness and a touch of spice. The palate is luscious yet vibrant, with a long, precise finish.

Compared to some of its peers, Guiraud often expresses a slightly more linear and fresh style, making it particularly appealing both in its youth and with ageing.

Château Guiraud embodies a modern vision of Sauternes: opulent yet controlled, expressive yet precise, and deeply rooted in one of Bordeaux’s most singular terroirs.