Château Guiraud
Winery · Sauternes ·
Estate tours, tastings of organic grand cru, dessert wines
Estate tours, tastings of organic grand cru, dessert wines
"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
"Payne suggests an accessible bottle like Château Guiraud Sauternes, with notes of dried fruit, honeysuckle and a touch of smokiness." - Marisel Salazar
"Here is a place to taste something unforgettable and completely different: The glorious, high-end dessert wines of Sauternes. This Sauternes First Growth from the classification of 1855 is not only one of the appellations' most prominent wineries, but among the most hospitable. It's lovely, removed, tree-lined grounds are worth the trip alone (book ahead for a picnic in warm weather), but the tours, botanic walks, and dining options can make the visit truly special. chateauguiraud.com" - Food & Wine Editors
"An organic 2015 Sauternes classified as Premier Cru, this dessert wine is primarily made from Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and is celebrated for its rich, fruity, honeyed profile—notes of wild honey, apricot and marmalade—making it a natural match with blue cheese." - Joy Fang
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