Sauternes, the Capital of Sweet wines! Presented by Profiters International and we had 3 excellent vintages 2000, 2002 and 2007 to savor from one of the top houses making these sweets. Chateau Guiraud.
Augustin Lacaille, brand ambassador from Chateau Guiraud sharing the history of Guiraud, wine making and various insights regarding Guiraud.
Dezmand from Profiters and Augustin having a toast with the golden wine.
The stars of the night. The 2000 had the usual white flowers on the nose, some honey on palette, acid was still there, shor tinifhs. Having 50% semilon and 50% sauvignon blanc, it was a year with 6hl/ha, a relatively small yield even by sauterne's stanard. (regular Bordeaux yield 50hl/ha and Sauterne's generally would yield 15hl/ha. The 2002 had apples, and it's elegant and light, ready to pair with chinese roasts (65%/35%) . 2007 was minty, quite refreshing and elegant. I find the 2007 the most complete, not quite ready to drink now but I believe with right preparation and glassware, this can pair well with smelly cheeses or be served as apertif or a desert wine on it's own.
With the Sauvignon Blanc in the blends, it brings away a lot of the sweetness and heaviness associated with Semillon heavy type of wines.
The lovely trio which I can drink all night long without my palette growing tired. Thanks to Profiters International and Chateau Guiraud!
Wow, you're fast!
ReplyDeleteAgreed on the 2007 has the best potential. 2002 is on song with 2000 slightly better in intensity and richness.