Château Guiraud Château Guiraud 2001 Half Bottle

Château Guiraud 2001 Half Bottle offers the concentrated elegance of a mature Sauternes in a convenient half-bottle format. Château Guiraud is one of Sauternes’ renowned Premier Crus Classés. The 2001 vintage is considered particularly successful, combining lavish sweetness with the fresh acidity that keeps great sweet wines lively. Please note: Despite being labeled as a red wine, this product is a white sweet wine from Sauternes.

In the glass, Château Guiraud 2001 typically shows ripe aromas of honey, candied citrus fruits, apricot and dried yellow fruits. These are joined by delicate hints of vanilla, caramel and spice. On the palate, it is rich and supple, but not heavy. Lively acidity carries through to the long, sweet-spiced finish. The half bottle is particularly well suited to an enjoyable evening for two or as a stylish end to a meal.

This vintage is ready to drink now and, if stored well, can continue to delight for many years. Serve it well chilled, but not ice cold. It pairs especially harmoniously with foie gras, robust blue cheeses or desserts featuring apricot, peach and caramelized nuts. It also adds an elegant, aromatically complex accent to a classic tarte Tatin.