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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by eschaefer on 6/19/2022 & rated 90 points: Not sure of provenance on this bottle it was pretty dark. But it was still good. More orange citrus and honey than stone fruit. I liked it. Well recommended but would like to go to chateau and drink a bottle stored in the cellar…. (844 views) | | | Tasted by Rezy13 on 1/29/2021: Friday Night Double Blind Tasting $60+ (Bin 75 Alpharetta, GA): Disturbingly deep amber brown color; dark cooked fruit, tart, sun cooked rather than spicy or marmalade, dried fig and spice notes; I'm sure a lot of this was the bottle but not many rave reviews of this wine, definitely not showing great today. (1242 views) | | | Tasted by BoulderWine on 7/14/2020 & rated 91 points: From a 750ml bottle. Dark amber color, wonderful nose. Definitely some "burnt" caramel flavors and the finish was rather short but it was still tasty and enjoyable as an aperitif with foie gras butter and fruit crostinis. Not sure what happened to the rest of the bottle as the evening wore on . . . (1241 views) | | | Tasted by ajp on 3/14/2011 & rated 82 points: Rich gold, really quite dry and sherried on the palate. Not bad per se, but not what you want from a Sauternes. Disappointing. (7730 views) | | | Tasted by Eckie on 12/26/2009 & rated 92 points: Dinner with Wijncollectief founders. Very nice mature Sauterenes. Apricot, honey, caramel and somewhat medicinal. (7775 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 3/12/2009: Caroline's bash (Windsor): Full orangely gold colour. Hint of botrytis and amrmelade. Sweet on entry, then a slightly vin de liqueur feel and a medicinal touch to the finish. lacks freshness, elegance and complexity. ** (8489 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 3/7/2009: OK, but still has a slightly medicinal edge to the finish. ** (7199 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 12/22/2007: Deep golden barley sugar colour. Sweet, some botrytis, but more oxidised and mature than one would hope. OK, certainly sweet, but lacking in finesse. ** (7254 views) | | | Tasted by ml on 10/10/2006 & rated 85 points: I like this even less now than the last time. Not good. (3866 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 9/15/2006: 1995 / 19956 Bordeaux Offline (Alba, London): Open. Mid gold. Good botrytis on nose. Richa nd deep. Sweet. Slightly short and ever so slightly stewed tea. Marmelade. Slightly salty. Great vfm at 9 quid, but I'd rather drink the LP86. (4440 views) | | | Tasted by David Wilson on 8/7/2006: This has definitely moved into the secondary stage of its development. I was expecting a lighter, more Auslese-styled wine, but this actually shows some decent botrytis. Of course, the changes in the sugars may just be tricking my palate... In any case, this is not a stellar bottle of Sauternes, but it is certainly pleasant enough to make it worth enjoying. (3348 views) | | | Tasted by ml on 12/19/2005 & rated 87 points: Somewhat disappointing recent purchase. My first '95 Sauternes. Really decent nose of apricots and some floral notes. It starts off really nice, with a fair bit of sweetness, but ends a bit harshly, with more of a canned pear syrup taste with a little bitterness. Texture is just okay. (3929 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 8/10/2003 & rated 87 points: Dinner with Jason and Tracy: Gorgeous nose of orange peel and botrytis. On the palate this is almost sherry like, very dry and nearly salty, with very thick mouthfeel. The finish is long but slightly bitter. (3791 views) |
| Château Guiraud Producer websiteChâteau GuiraudChateau Guiraud is one of the largest estates in Sauternes and makes a Premier Grand Cru Classé Sauternes. For much of the 19th and 20th centuries the 300-acre estate, which includes 210 acres of vineyards, was owned by a single family, the Guirauds, who earned the estate a reputation for outstanding wine. In 2006 the estate was purchased by four business partners who have continued to produce prestigious wines. Vineyards are planted with 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, which is a notably high percentage of Sauvignon Blanc by the standards of the region. On average the vines are 30 years old. Nearly 10,000 bottles of Chateau Guiraud are produced annually. The estate also produces a dry white wine of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Château Guiraud recently earned organic farming certification, becoming the first of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés in the 1855 Bordeaux classification to do so. Winemaker Xavier Planty says the decision to adopt organic viticultural methods has helped shape the style of the property’s wines, putting greater emphasis on purity, intensity and elegance.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanSauternes Le Grand Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac 1855 (Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac) - Read more about Sauternes, Barsac and its wines
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Forty kilometres south of Bordeaux, Sauternes is an AOC that includes together 5 communes, including Barsac. For centuries, humans have been patiently learning to master this region's climate, soils and grape varieties. But Mother Nature did a good job laying the foundation. The Sauternes terroir is distinguished by a geological predisposition to gravel and pebbles that cover limestone streaked with veins of clay. In the communes of Fargues and Sauternes, a layer of hardpan (iron-oxide cemented sand) in which vines flourish can be found. The vineyards at the highest elevations and farthest from the river have the best terroirs and produce the majority of the Crus Classés, including the monumental Château Yquem.Sauternes wines are made from Sémillon (80% of vines planted) and Sauvignon (15%) grapes. A bit of Muscadelle occasionally is used to give the wines an untamed touch. Sauternes have an "aged gold" colour that is denser and darker than other dessert wines. When they age, they develop a stunning amber colour. The nose has aromas of flowers and fruit that melt together to create a bouquet of remarkable complexity and balance. The primary aromas include almond, quince, mango, pineapple, stewed peach, dried apricot and passion fruit. There are also floral notes, with touches of linden, acacia, mimosa and honeysuckle. And as is typical with Sémillon, there are also notes of beeswax, almond and hazelnut. In the mouth, Sauternes wines have a powerful style that is viscous but extremely elegant. Its strong sweetness is captivating. Finally, its aromatic finish is something that simply must be experienced.
2013 Vintage Notes:
"the extractive ratios in th[is] year are in the phenomenal range and there's ripeness/botrytis to cover two treks around the globe [...] so appealing is the immediacy of the wines. Many can be enjoyed now for their sheer joy and delicious nature. [Some] should also age" - Jon Rimmerman
2014 Vintage Notes:
"a golden vintage for Sauternes. It may not have the depth or weight of 2010, but it has some of the richness. What has set 2014 apart is the intense lime and lemon flavors that cut into any overblown cloying character and allow both the fruit and the honeyed noble rot to sing." - Wine Enthusiast |
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