Château Guiraud是波爾多Sauternes產區的頂級酒莊，其莊園有數百年歷史；1766年一個酒商Guiraud家族買下這個莊園，並且在這個家族手上將本酒莊經營得非常出色，在1855年頂級酒莊分級中，本酒莊被列為一級酒莊。
Guiraud現有128公頃的土地，其中的100公頃是葡萄園，土壤是砂質、礫石、黏土和石灰石的混合。本酒莊種植的葡萄品種為65% Semillon和35% Sauvignon Blanc，平均樹齡40歲；這麼高的Sauvignon Blanc種植比例是Sauternes產區裡的異數。本酒莊的葡萄園從1996年就開始實施有機農法，並且在2010年獲得認證。
Tasted blind at the Sauternes 2011 horizontal tasting. After Yquem and Doisy-Védrines, the Château Guiraud 2011 seems a little muted on the nose, but that is not fair because it is well defined and very focused, gradually unfurling to reveal scents of honey, orange blossom and quince. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity. This is a more understated Sauternes, harmonious and nonchalant in style, but don’t be fooled because there is great tension, delineation and poise on the finish, the fruit seamlessly bound with the new oak. This appears to have gained elegance and complexity in bottle, ergo my higher score.
WA:92 Drink Date: 2016 - 2040
