2025 FAAA! - Albarino Juanico (750ml)

The domaine farms ten acres in this high elevation appellation just southwest of Morgon. The vines are all head-pruned (as are all of the domaine's Gamay), average 50 years and grow on a steep, south-facing hillside of sandy granitic soil. The grapes are de-stemmed but not crushed, and ferments are spontaneous. The élevage is a relatively short one of six or so months in concrete vats, making for an especially exuberant wine of crisp red berry fruit. Production averages 1,670 cases.

-Importer notes

This is a dry white made by famed Sauternes producer Chateau Giraud. A really nice change of pace (and a heck of a lot less expensive) from good old Sancerre. The semillon component brings another layer of texture and complexity to the table as well. This is unique, fun and very food friendly and an absolute bargain.

-Phil Bernstein

A dry white wine made from a blend of equal parts of sauvignon and sémillon and aged on lees for 6 months, half in stainless steel vats and the other half in barrels used for the château’s Premier Cru dessert wine, G de Guiraud is a truly exciting wine.

-Chateau notes