Château Guiraud 2007 | Premier Cru Classé | Sauternes

Name: Château Guiraud 2007 | Premier Cru Classé | Sauternes
Brand: Château Guiraud
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Château Guiraud 2007 | Premier Cru Classé | Sauternes

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Château Guiraud, Premier Cru Classé in 1855 in Sauternes. Sauvignon Blanc represents 35% of the vineyard; it is selected from the estate's oldest conservatory vines and vinified separately. 80% of the soil is sandy gravel; the remainder blends gravel, limestone and heavy clay.

Harvested through tries successives — successive selective passes to pick only botrytis-affected bunches. Fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels.

Château Guiraud 2007

The Château Guiraud 2007 is a Sauternes from the Bordeaux region of France, classified as a Premier Cru Classé according to the 1855 ranking. This sweet wine represents the historic legacy of one of the most esteemed producers in the appellation, known for its rigorous selection processes and distinct terroir.

The vineyard soil is composed of 80% sandy gravel, with the remainder consisting of a mixture of gravel, limestone, and heavy clay. The vineyard is planted with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the latter accounting for 35% of the surface. Notably, the Sauvignon Blanc component is sourced from the oldest vines in the property’s conservatory and is vinified separately to preserve its specific character. Harvesting is conducted through successive passes (tries successives), ensuring that only bunches affected by Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) are selected. The wine undergoes fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, contributing to its structural complexity and aromatic depth.

On the nose, the 2007 vintage presents a contained aromatic profile characterized by notes of honey, lemon curd, and orange blossom. These scents require some coaxing to fully emerge but reveal a refined elegance. The palate is well-balanced, displaying finer tannins than the preceding 2006 vintage. The wine exhibits impressive precision and focus, culminating in a fresh finish of apricot and dried peach that lingers on the palate. While the aromatics may appear subdued initially, the quality of the vintage shines through in its structure and length.

The Wine Advocate (Parker) awarded this vintage a score of 94 points. The critic described it as an outstanding Guiraud. Tasted in April 2013 as part of a vertical at the chateau, the wine was noted for its feminine character and persistent finish. Overall, this Sauternes stands as a testament to meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking, offering a balanced and precise expression of the appellation’s sweet wine heritage.

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PARKER: 94

Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. Like one or two other 2007s, the aromatics on the Guiraud ’07 are rather subdued at the moment and they demand coaxing to offer honey, lemon curd and orange blossom. The palate is well-balanced with finer tannins than the 2006. Here, the quality of the vintage finally shows through with impressive precision and focus, building toward the fresh, feminine apricot and dried peach finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is an outstanding Guiraud, but it will reward those with patience. Drink 2017-2035. Tasted April 2013.

Learn more about Château Guiraud

The property was called the noble house of Bayle and belonged to the Mons de Saint Poly family. In 1766 it was bought by Pierre Guiraud, a Bordeaux wine merchant, who left it his surname. In the 1855 classification it entered as a Premier Cru Classé of Sauternes.

On 20 July 2006 it was bought by Robert Peugeot and three wine men: Olivier Bernard, Stephan von Neipperg and Xavier Planty.

What sets the house apart is a decision that took fifteen years to be formally recognised. In 1996 they stopped using synthetic products and pesticides, and in 2011 Guiraud became the first estate classified in 1855 — in all of Bordeaux, not only Sauternes — to obtain organic certification.

Hedgerows and insect hotels ring the vineyard, and within the estate there is a conservatory holding more than one hundred and thirty-five vine clones: a living bank of plant material, which is one way of keeping the genetic diversity that modern viticulture tends to narrow.

Planted with 65% sémillon and 35% sauvignon blanc.

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