# G de Château Guiraud (2025)

- **Producer:** Château Guiraud
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €17
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pineapple, grapefruit, apple, lemon, blossom, passion fruit, lime, orange, butter, toast, vanilla

## About this wine

G de Château Guiraud represents the dry white expression from Château Guiraud, a historic estate ranked as a 1er Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes in 1855. Produced from 42 hectares dedicated specifically to dry white wine production within the Sauternes district, it reflects a commitment to organic viticulture and biodiversity. The estate is co-owned by Peugeot Invest, Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier, and the Planty and Gufflet families, with winemaking managed under the guidance of former Château d'Yquem cellar master Sandrine Garbay.

## Interesting facts

- Aged in oak barrels previously used for Château Guiraud Premier Cru Sauternes sweet wines.
- Château Guiraud was the first 1855 Classified Growth to earn certified organic status.
- The vineyard hosts a living conservatory of 145 distinct Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc clones.

## Food pairing

The combination of vibrant acidity and textural weight from lees aging allows this dry white Bordeaux to cut through rich fish and soft cheeses while harmonizing effortlessly with delicate seafood and white meat dishes.

## Wine making process

Grapes are harvested by hand into small 6 kg crates to preserve fruit integrity. Fermentation takes place over 10 to 21 days split between stainless steel vats (50%) and French oak barrels (50%) previously used for the estate's sweet Premier Cru Sauternes wine. The wine is aged for 6 months on total fine lees with regular bâtonnage, retaining fresh fruit balance without using any new oak.