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Expressive and aromatic, with a stone-fruit profile, this offers juicy, ripe yellow peach and peach syrup, with some more exotic notes too – following through on the palate. This is highly concentrated, intoxicating with a luscious texture that has beautiful balance, managing to retain tension and a satisfying hint of bitterness on the finish. This is a very fine Guiraud that will provide pleasure to both early drinkers and those who prefer more mature Sauternes. Yield of 12.6hl/ha (equating to 30,000 bottles), aged in 100% new oak, 13.5% alcohol. Blend: 60% Semillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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The 2024 Guiraud is a bold, luscious Sauternes. Apricot jam, chamomile, passion fruit, spice and burnt sugar convey notable intensity to match the wine's creamy, ample feel. Guiraud is a rich, heady Sauternes, but all the elements are impeccably balanced.
Dark burnt orange gold, spiralling white flower aromatics, this is great quality, thoroughly enjoyable, subtle spiced cumin and tumeric, sweetly succulent apricot and nectarine juice without being heavy. 12.6 hl/ha yield, Sandrine Garbay estate director.
The 2024 Guiraud, now under the aegis of winemaker Sandrine Garbay, contains 124 g/L of residual sugar and was picked from September 20 with four tries through the vines. It has a very assured and detailed bouquet with wild honey, peach and light apricot scents, with a touch of vanilla pod tucked underneath. The palate is fresh and vibrant with a keen line of acidity, gaining weight as it moves toward the clementine-tinged finish. What a gorgeous Guiraud!