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1997 Château Guiraud, Sauternes

1997 Château Guiraud, Sauternes

Ref: BORD970
White  |  Sweet  |  13.5% ABV

Bought by the Guiraud family in 1766, this property was previously known as La Maison Noble du Bayle and, indeed, the wine was marketed as Château Bayle at the time of the 1855 classification of Bordeaux vineyards. Guiraud changed hands in 1981 then, more significantly, in 2006, when it became the property of shareholders Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier, Stefan von Niepperg (owner of a clutch of St Emilion chateaux) and Xavier Planty, previously Guiraud's manager. A program of modernisation was undertaken in the winery and vineyard and the vineyard was certified biodynamic in 2010. Guiraud's 128 hectares are planted to 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc.

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Wine Details
Wine Details
AppellationAppellation: Sauternes
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: France
RegionRegion: Bordeaux
ColourColour: White
StyleStyle: Sweet
ABV% ABV: 13.5%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2012-2025
MaturityMaturity: Ready to Drink
SweetnessSweetness: 4
Grape VarietyGrape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

"The Guiraud 1997 is clearly a step up from the previous two vintages: bursting forth with delectable wild honey and marmalade aromas that mingle with vanilla pod and peach skin. It has retained good vigor and remains vital – much more so than the 1996. The palate is well-balanced and fresh on the entry with crisp acidity cutting through the Seville orange marmalade and quince fruit. There is good weight on the finish and though there is not the complexity of later vintages, it continues to drink well." Neal Martin

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

Sweetness

All our wines are given a Sweetness Indicator from 1 to 5, with 1 being the driest and 5 being the sweetest.
This can be found for every wine under the Wine Details tab. 

Most red wines are dry and therefore are indicated with a 1. The sweetness becomes more relevant with white wines, sparkling wines and pudding/dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji.

 

Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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