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Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes, 1988

Dessert Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Guiraud
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This is a 1988 Sauternes from one of the estates ranked Premier Cru Classé in 1855, so you get a First Growth sweet wine that has spent more than three decades in bottle. Guiraud has always done things its own way. The family who bought the estate in 1766 were Protestant, republican merchants living in a Catholic, royalist stronghold. The house still stands apart for its love of Sauvignon Blanc, which makes up about 35% of the blend today alongside Semillon. That's an unusually large share for Sauternes. The vines grow on gravel, sand and clay, with forest all around. The organic farming Guiraud is known for now came later (it began in 1996 and was certified in 2011), so this bottle shows the estate before that chapter. Save it for the end of a long dinner with people who'll enjoy the vintage as much as the wine.

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More about Chateau Guiraud

Organic Sauternes pioneer. The first 1855 Premier Cru to achieve organic certification (1996), then leading the charge on biodynamics. 110 hectares of 65% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Contemporary Sauternes with personality and integrity.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Semillon

  • Vintage

    1988

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roquefort or Stilton with walnut bread, seared foie gras on toasted brioche, an apricot or almond tart that isn't too sweet, or crème brûlée. It's also good on its own, well chilled, after dinner.

Tasting Profile

Expect the classic Sauternes profile: honeyed, botrytis-driven aromas of apricot, candied orange peel and a touch of saffron. Semillon typically gives a waxy, rounded texture, while bright acidity keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. With bottle age these wines tend to move toward crème brûlée, marmalade and dried fruit, finishing long and luscious.

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