"Our first winery visit — to the certified-organic Château Guiraud in Sauternes — dispelled any fears I had of snooty formality. The atmosphere at the premier grand cru classé estate was a friendly mix of tradition and modernity, with winemakers harnessing the transformative power of botrytis (noble rot) to produce a delicate, sweet wine that defied my expectation of syrupy Sauternes." - Laura Beausire