Château Guiraud is a First Growth in Sauternes, with vineyards planted on gravel, sand, and clay soils over limestone near the confluence of the Ciron and Garonne rivers. This distinctive microclimate fosters the development of noble rot, anchoring the estate’s identity in botrytis-affected Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grown on well-drained terraces. The 1970 vintage reflects Guiraud’s long-standing, site-driven approach, centered on terroir expression and the classic framework of Sauternes.