Frankrike

Ch. Guiraud

Chateau Guiraud Premier Cru Classe Sauternes

Bordeaux

Sauternes

The 2024 Guiraud is pale lemon-straw in color. It races out with notes of ginger tea, orange blossoms, and baked pineapple, giving way to hints of preserved lemons and lime cordial. The palate is citrusy and rich with spicy notes and a long lively finish.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Vivid gold in colour, laced with white peach juice, grilled pear, stone fruits, lime juice, opulent but with sculpted lift and zest, this extends outwards and upwards through the palate, capturing the pleasure of 2023 sweet wines in Bordeaux. Has spice and character, gorgeously expressive even now, and will age with ease. Sandrine Garbay, long time winemaker of Yquem, is director at this 128ha estate, that has been farmed organically since 2011. Harvest began on September 27 and continued through to October 13.

Inside Bordeaux

An unusually high percentage of Sémillon in the blend for Guiraud, a reflection of the unusual conditions of the vintage. You can see it in the concentrated amber colour, but on the palate this is well handled with bitter marmalade, saffron and truffle, and juicy lemon that gives contrast and grip. Harvest September 15 to October 27th, across three pickings. 134h/g residual sugar, 4ph. Certified organic. First vintage with Sandrine Garbay as estate director, moving over here from Château d'Yquem.

A blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2020 Guiraud is produced organically. It has a pale lemon-straw color and hits the ground running with flamboyant lemon curd, citron, and green mango scents, followed by nuances of fresh ginger, cedar, and sea spray, with a touch of brioche. The palate is decadently rich, with a lively backbone to balance and loads of savory/sweet layers on the finish.

Pale lemon-straw in color, the 2019 Guiraud rolls out of the glass with ready-to-go notes of peach preserves, juicy pineapple, and lime blossoms, leading to hints of ginger ale and crushed rocks. The palate is lively and satiny, with layer upon layer of exotic fruit and a perfumed finish.

Frisk vin med god balanse. Samarbeidet strålende med Mon Oncle’s dessert (crêpes). På smak dukker det opp steinfrukt, heriblant særlig plomme og aprikos. Kanskje noe ingefær mot avslutningen som er svært lang med god varme. Honning.

91p

Amateur

Exceptional lift and grip here, truffles, pineapple, pink grapefruit, luscious and exuberant but balanced, great moment to drink, serve chilled. A superb vintage at the estate, plenty to savour here.

The 2014 Guiraud is pale straw-gold in color. It is a little shy to begin, with notes of wet pebbles, paraffin wax, and lemon verbena giving way to a core of apple pie and fresh straw. The palate is rich and savory with a long spicy finish.

Medium straw-gold in color, the 2013 Guiraud gives up very honeyed, nutty, savory aromas. It is rich and nutty on the palate, leading to a spicy finish with just enough freshness.

Medium straw-gold in color, the 2012 Guiraud features gorgeous orange marmalade, beeswax, and orange blossom scents with hints of ginger ale and allspice. The palate has loads of earthy layers, with a lively line and great length.

2024	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Eksepsjonell
2023	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Eksepsjonell
2022	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Eksepsjonell
2020	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Eksepsjonell
2019	Ingen prisIkke tilgjengelig	Spektakulær

Kategori	Hvitvin
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Produsent	Ch. Guiraud
Årgang	1987
Land	Frankrike, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Flaskestørrelse	75 cl

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