Grand Vin Blanc Sec de Chateau Guiraud

In 1766, the noble nest of the Mons family, known as "Maison noble du Bayle", was acquired by a Bordeaux merchant named Pierre Giro. The estate attracted the merchant's attention, particularly due to its winemaking past. Pierre Giro decided to continue the tradition of producing local wines, not forgetting to give the estate a new name — Chateau Giro. Over the next century, Pierre Giro and his son Louis worked on developing and enhancing their holdings, acting as prudent and foresighted owners. However, Pierre Giro's grandson, Pierre-Aman, did not fare as well, and in 1846 the chateau had to be sold. From that time and for the next 160 years, the estate changed many owners, without losing its name, and continued to produce excellent wines. Thus, the name Chateau entered history as early as 1855 when its wines were granted the status of Premier Grand Cru Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru de Sauternes). The current owners of Chateau Guiraud, covering a total area of 128 hectares, are leading wine connoisseurs and businessmen — entrepreneur Robert Peugeot, Olivier Bernard — owner of Domaine de Chevalier, Stefan von Neipperg — owner of Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere, and Xavier Planty — estate manager. Wines under the "Chateau Giro" brand are produced with respect for Bordeaux traditions and innovative methods. For example, the estate has adopted the selection of vines from which the best wines of the Chateau have already been produced. The cuttings are not cloned, but their harvest is used to create new blends.