{"product_id":"chateau-guiraud-sauternes-1er-gcc-aop-2016","title":"Château Guiraud Sauternes 1er GCC AOP 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Guiraud’s 2016 Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé is a sweet white Bordeaux wine produced on the clay-gravel soils bordering the Ciron. Classified as a sweet wine in 1855, it is both aromatic and intended for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho produces Château Guiraud Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Guiraud has been a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes since 1855 and is located in Sauternais, a wine-growing region in Bordeaux renowned for its sweet white wines. The estate distinguished itself by making an early conversion to organic viticulture, a commitment that now guides the production of the property’s fine sweet wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn what terroir is Château Guiraud Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé AOP 2016 produced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé appellation covers clay-gravel soils that favor the slow ripening of the grapes. The nearby Ciron, a small tributary of the Garonne, creates morning mists and sunny afternoons that promote the development of noble rot, the phenomenon responsible for the high sugar concentration characteristic of Sauternes’ finest sweet wines. The grape varieties traditionally grown in this appellation are Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes complemented by Muscadelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Château Guiraud Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2016 vintage from Château Guiraud is a sweet white wine with an aromatic profile marked by citrus fruits and white flowers, with a freshness that balances the richness typical of the Sauternes style. This combination of liveliness and concentration is characteristic of well-structured sweet Bordeaux wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair with Château Guiraud Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé such as this traditionally pairs with foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and desserts made with yellow fruits or citrus fruits. It is also served as an aperitif, either on its own or with lightly salted dishes that contrast with its sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Guiraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205833924985,"sku":"61800116","price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/chateau-guiraud-sauternes-1er-gcc-aop-2016","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}