Chateau Guiraud Virtical Tasting

1. Chateau du Carpia Bordeaux Blanc, Sauvignon ""Cuvee Barrique"" 2005, 12.5%

fermented in old oak barrique(for Sauternes), skin contact for 6 hrs, complex nose, peachy and apricoty, terroir driven, mineral finish, long, 7/10

2. Le G de Chateau Guiraud, Bordeaux Blanc Sec, 2006, 13.5%

70% Sauvignon, slow pressing for 4 hrs, a grassy smoky, citrusy nose, lime, apricot flavor, crispy, and mineral, long finish ,some gamey asparagus notes.

3. Le Dauphin de Guiraud, Sauternes 2004, 13.5%, the second label of Chateau Guiraud

apricot and white peach, balanced, spicy and a bitter mouth cleaning finish.

4. Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes 2006, Barrel Sample

botrytis, around mid palate, beautiful waxy texture.

5. 2005

smoky, mineral, wet wood, great complexity. super rich and super long finish.

6. 2004

intenser botrytis and closed

7. 2002

spicy, supple and rounder

8. 2001

complexity, balanced, spicy palate

9. 2003

spicy full and rich