Chateau Guiraud 2014

Weinwisser: "Recht dunkles Gelb mit erstem Goldschimmer, brillant. Weit ausladendes Bouquet, eine Schale voller gelber Früchte, vor allem Mirabellen und helle Aprikosen, üppiger Honig, die Süsse ist dramatisch, wirkt aber nicht schwer im Ansatz. Beim zweiten Kontakt findet man helle Edelhölzer. Im Gaumen eine volle Ladung, das Extrakt ist mit einer vollcremigen Süsse ummantelt, noch ganz feine noble Bitternoten im extrem konzentrierten Extrakt zeigend. Da ist ein Potential für ein halbes Jahrhundert drin. Mindestens! Ein sehr satter Wein, der dann in etwas grösseren Mengen genossen, wohl auch in seiner Jugend «etwas satt» machen wird."

James Suckling: "The lush mango and papaya nose leads into a wonderfully rich and concentrated palate, which also has bright acidity that really lights the whole thing up and pulls your hand back to the glass for more! Drink or hold."

The Wine Cellar Insider: "This is really rocking! The levels of acidity give this all the lift you need, so that the sweet, honey drenched, tropical fruit and vanilla can really shine."

Wine Enthusiast: "Already beautifully balanced, this wine is intense, rich and full of layered acidity and concentrated honey flavors. It´s ripe, opulent and dense, with spice notes and acidity highlighting its rich core. Drink from 2024."

Wine Spectator: "Not shy, with unctuous dried apricot, peach and tangerine fruit flavors, augmented with ginger, bitter orange and bitter almond notes that add tension. Expressive, with a floral twinge on the finish imparting lift. Best from 2020 through 2040. 2,500 cases made."

Jancis Robinson: "Distinctive aroma that is more quince than citrus but has complexity of orange and apricot, so totally inviting. Stunning purity and freshness - the freshness keeps it in fine shape even with the sweetness of fruit. Very long. (JH)"

The Wine Advocate: "Composed of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the pale lemon-gold colored 2014 Guiraud opens with notes of honeyed apricots, lemon marmalade and beeswax followed by touches of musk perfume and lightly browned toast. The palate is wonderfully refreshing with plenty of zippy citrus fruit and a long perfumed finish."