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Wine Description
The Story
The annual production for the first growth is about 100.000 bottles. Some really bad years (1991 and 1993) No classified growth has been produced.The first growth is produced from a 85ha of Sauternes appellation vines.
Only Semillon (65%) and Sauvignon (35%) are planted at Guiraud with a pruning "à cots" or "in fan" for the Semillons and long branches for the Sauvignons. The density of plantation is 6660 vine per ha (Root stock Riparia 33 0...
Vintage 1896
The 1896 wine vintage in Bordeaux was generally considered a good, highly successful, and very abundant year. It stood out as a highlight of the late 19th century, particularly because it offered a refreshing contrast to the surrounding years which were plagued by low yields, severe frost, or fungal disease.
Vintage Overview
According to historical merchant and expert accounts, such as the Tastet & Lawton archives and wine historian Jan...