Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2025
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97 Points
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96 Points
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95 Points
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95 Points
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97 Points
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96 Points
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95 Points
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95 Points
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2025
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Founded in 1766, Château Guiraud was recognised as a Premier Cru Classé in the landmark 1855 Classification and quickly established itself as one of the benchmark estates of Sauternes, famed for its richly expressive and long-lived wines.
Combining centuries of heritage with a pioneering approach to sustainability, Guiraud became one of the first classified growths in Bordeaux to farm organically, crafting intensely aromatic Sauternes with remarkable freshness, purity and ageing potential.
En Primeur Offer - Secure Bordeaux’s most sought-after wines before they’re bottled. This exclusive pre-release offers early access to top estates. Wines are expected to land in Australia by late 2028.
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2025
Tasting Notes
Château Guiraud Sauternes 2024 represents a pinnacle of winemaking artistry from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed Premier Cru Classé estates. Founded in 1766 and recognized in the historic 1855 Classification, Château Guiraud has long been celebrated for producing richly expressive, balanced, and age-worthy sweet wines that set the benchmark for the Sauternes appellation.
This 2024 vintage continues the estate’s tradition of excellence, combining over 250 years of heritage with innovative, sustainable viticultural practices. As one of the first classified growths in Bordeaux to embrace organic farming, Château Guiraud crafts wines that boast intense aromatic complexity, fresh purity, and exceptional longevity. The unique microclimate of the Sauternes region encourages the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), a natural phenomenon that imparts luscious sweetness and intricate honeyed character to the grapes. This vintage showcases a harmonious blend of ripe tropical fruit, vibrant citrus layers, and delicate floral notes that evolve gracefully over time.
Meticulous vineyard management and expert winemaking ensure that each bottle of Château Guiraud Sauternes 2024 is a true reflection of the estate’s commitment to quality and sustainability. The result is an elegant sweet wine with a refined texture, balanced acidity, and remarkable ageing potential that will continue to develop nuances for decades.
Available as an exclusive En Primeur release, this offering provides early access to one of Bordeaux’s most coveted sweet wines well before bottling, with shipments expected to arrive in Australia by late 2028. This pre-release is a rare opportunity to secure a wine renowned for its depth, complexity, and prestige.
Key Highlights:
- Premier Cru Classé estate founded in 1766 and classified in 1855
- One of the first Bordeaux classified growths to adopt organic viticulture
- Produced in the prestigious Sauternes region, famed for iconic, botrytized sweet wines
- Shows intensely aromatic profile with tropical fruit, citrus, honeyed nuances, and balanced freshness
- Exclusive En Primeur offer providing early access to Bordeaux’s finest sweet wines
Château Guiraud Sauternes 2024 stands as a refined expression
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