Chateau Guiraud 2017

WEINWISSER: WEINWISSER:"Leuchtendes Goldgelb. Komplexes Bouquet mit getrockneten Aprikosen, Zitronenmelisse und Akazienhonig, dahinter englische Frühstücksmarmelade und zarte Safrannote. Am öligen Gaumen mit barocker Statur, erhabener Textur und karamellartigem Extrakt. Im gebündelten, leicht introvertierten Finale mit Mandel biskuit, Wachsnoten und Orangenöl. Der Guiraud ruht in sich, strahlt aktuell mehr nach innen – aber hier ist alles am richtigen Platz!"

JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"This is very fruity and layered with botrytis spice and dried-apricot and pear flavors. Full body. Very sweet with tangy acidity. There an almost sweet-and-sour undertone to this. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2021 and onwards."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: WINE ENTHUSIAST:"Barrel Sample. Ripe, botrytized fruit currently dominates this wine with its rich concentration. It is a full and liquorous wine that will age for many years. Drink from 2025."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"The 2017 Guiraud opens with subtle notions of crushed rocks, wild fungi and fragrant earth leading to a profound core of orange marmalade, crystalized lemon peel, dried pineapple and paraffin wax. The rich, opulent, wonderfully exotic palate delivers soft acidity and loads of spicy sparks, finishing with great length and depth."

JEB DUNNUCK: JEB DUNNUCK:"Another rockstar Sauternes is the 2017 Château Guiraud, which has the freshness and purity of the vintage, yet ample depth and richness. Caramelized limes, citrus, and ample minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, impeccably balanced dessert wine. Its acidity is present yet integrated, and it has a great mid-palate and a big finish, all pointing to this being a beautiful Sauternes with a long life."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER:"Fresh, sweet, honeyed, and floral, the wine serves up a nice blend of brown sugar, mangoes, orange peel, vanilla and caramel. Rich as well as peppy, so everything holds together and ages perfectly."

WINE SPECTATOR: WINESPECTATOR:"Mango, peach melba, gingerbread and hazelnut notes are laced with a racy streak of orange peel, giving this unctuous, forward Sauternes good energy through the finish. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2035. 3,750 cases made. — JM"

DECANTER: DECANTER:"Restrained nose; just a hint of guava and mango. Full and rich palate with bright acidity to balance fleshy stone fruit. Creamy toffee notes combine with a refreshing hint of reduction. Drinking well now. Organic."

JANCIS ROBINSON: JANCIS ROBINSON:"Sauternes. 65% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Relatively closed on the nose at first but opens to both fruit and flowers and a strand of creamy oak spice. Rich and sweet and juicy at the same time, the acidity providing a fine spine to a well-built body. Long, bitter-orange finish. Impressive balance and intensity. (JH)"