2023 Château Guiraud, Cru Classé Sauternes

2023 Château Guiraud, Cru Classé Sauternes

New release

Critic score
94.75/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    France
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Sweet
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Half (37.5cl.)
  • Organic
    Organic

Tasting notes

The 2023 Guiraud, now made by former Yquem winemaker Sandrine Garbay, has a rather reticent nose at first, opening with orange pith and pear aromas. It just needs a bit more intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with a tangy opening. It’s a little spicier than its peers—marmalade and stem ginger, with more peachiness toward the finish. It feels harmonious and poised, but I would wait until the aromatics open, so give it four to five years after bottling.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (April 2024)
(92—94)/100

You really see the class and botrytis character here with clarity and focus. Notes of spice, mushroom powder, subtle apricot and honey. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and bright with nice sweetness at the end. A modern and precise Sauternes.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2024)
96—97/100

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