Chateau Guiraud, 1er G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 375ml 2020 barsac Great effort had been made

Great effort had been made not only to seek out vineyards of pedigree

Once again this producer provides us with a handy little number showing plenty of varietal and regional characteristics

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to further expand the domaine's repertoire

Chateau Guiraud, 1er G.C.C, 1855 Sauternes 375ml 2020 barsac Great effort had been madeEvery autumn a microscopic fungus called le Botrytis Cinerea appears and transforms the grapes. This is the famous 'noble rot' that is Nature's gift to Chateau Guiraud. In autumn the grapes take on a dark colour which can even seem austere, but this 'noble rot' is a precursor of aromatic expression. Understanding this phenomenon is essential as only the grapes that have been perfectly concentrated by the Botrytis will be picked one by one.