Chateau Guiraud 2015
- Producer Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg
- Blend Bordeaux - Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Sauternes
- UPC 3447211152000
Organic
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Item# 1694C-15/12PK
James Suckling
94pt
Wine Enthusiast
95pt
Wine Spectator
95pt
Wine Advocate
94+pt
Tasting notes
In this "hot" and promising vintage - in which Guiraud celebrates its 5th year of its organic certification - the conditions from September 7th until October 8th were perfect for picking ripe Semillon and Sauvignon Blancs berries that were well concentrated by botrytis. Quite unusually, conditions were so perfect that the entire crop was harvested within a month. The 2015 Guiraud was crafted with 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon. Yellow straw gold, the wine sparkles in the glass, revealing a nice amount of acidity (and thus guaranteeing freshness). The nose is clear and sensual, with a great purity - botrytis cinerea created wonderfully concentrated berries - showing fresh apricot, frangipane, stone fruits like plum, all wrapped in spices such as ginger. The palate of this Sauternes is precise and shows tension from start to finish. The mid-palate is full and rich, but very digestible. The retro-olfaction is spicy. The wine is harmonious, light and tasteful and shows a long finish. Definitely a vintage with a great aging potential.
Description
Château Guiraud wine is born of simplicity and proven methods.
This wine is aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels specially selected for their contribution to the wine’s elegant manner and the immensity of the its soul. The bouquet is precise, the texture is sensual, the smoothness has a somewhat mineral tone ; Château Guiraud expresses elegant purity and aromatic refinement.
Estate
Château Guiraud, which dates back to the 15th century, is one of the jewels of the Sauternes appellation. Certified organic, the estate has over 100 hectares of vines (65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc).
Stephan von Neipperg has been co-owner of the château since 2006. This is fully in keeping with his background, since his family continues to make sweet wine at their estate in Germany.
History
Members of the Franconian aristocracy with a long political and agricultural tradition, the Counts von Neipperg family line can be traced back to the 12th century. Representing some eight centuries of winegrowing and winemaking experience, today Count Stephan von Neipperg manages the 9 family-owned estates, 4 of which are in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux: Château Canon La Gaffelière, La Mondotte, Clos de l’Oratoire, Château Peyreau.
