half bottle - 2016 Château Guiraud Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

Chateau Guiraud is a white wine, 1er Grand Cru , from the Sauternes appellation that covers 65.86 hectares . Originally produced from a blend of 65% Semillon  and 35% Sauvignon Blanc ,the chateau has been certified organic since 2011. The vines planted are on average 25-30 years old. The terroir providing nutrients for the vines is typical of Sauternes with sand, clay and gravel. 

The 2016 Guiraud has a pale lemon color and opens with musk perfume, paraffin, cedar and spice box notes with a core of lemon tart, honey-drizzled white peaches and kumquat plus a waft of quince paste. The palate has beautiful vibrancy and loads of lively tropical and spicy layers, finishing very long .