Value Dry White from a Sauternes Institution
Value Dry White from a Sauternes Institution
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Touch of reduction, with flint and gunsmoke adding focus and interest. Stands out for its grip and tension and a feeling of depth to the stone and citrus fruit. Touches of green apple and gooseberry also.In BondSG$186.00
A region that has been dominated by red wine for the last half century, the dry white wines of Bordeaux have been experiencing a strong resurgence.
A style of wine which has historically lost out on the spotlight to the great whites of the Loire Valley and Burgundy, there has been a surge in quality in recent years that has captured the fine wine world's attention. As wines from such a prestigious wine region, they also offer exceptional value for money. With no wine is this more evident than the G de Guiraud 2019.
Offered at under £14 per bottle IB, this certified organic blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sémillon comes from one of the best recent vintage for white Bordeaux. The G de Guiraud 2019 is the highest scoring vintage to date, with 93 points from James Suckling and 92 points from the Wine Cellar Insider's Jeff Leve.
A 'really excellent' wine with a bouquet of great finesse, the palate is 'full-bodied, flavorful and rich' (JS). A'generous serving' (JL) of orange peel and pomelo from the Sauvignon Blanc is counteracted nicely by the 'spicy finish' (JS) from the Sémillon. With enough freshness to be enjoyable on its own, it will also make a excellent accompaniment to food.
Made by famed Sauternes producer Château Guiraud, the property is co-owned between the Peugeot family, Xavier Planty, Stefan von Neipperg of Canon La Gaffelière and Olivier Bernard of one of our favourite Château in Bordeaux and a top value producer, Domaine de Chevalier. This is truly a superstar group in the context of Bordeaux winemaking, giving this wine incredible pedigree.
Offered today at only £82 per case IB, the value for money that the G de Guiraud 2019 offers Bordeaux Blanc drinkers cannot be denied.

