Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2020 / 750 ml.

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JS9494 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Sunday, May 14, 2023
Apricots, honeysuckle, lemons, mango crumble, earl grey and vanilla beans on the nose. Pretty spice notes that keep going, married with fresh zesty undertones. Elegant, even somewhat understated, with a long and vibrant finish. Drink now or hold. (James Suckling)
SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2023
Bright, juicy and with good freshness, this pushes a mix of yellow apple, pineapple and white peach to the fore, backed by a long elderflower honey note that holds the finish prettily. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2035. 1,250 cases made. (James Molesworth)
RP92+92–94 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Jul 2021
Pale lemon-gold in color, the 2020 Guiraud opens with enchantingly earthy notes of wild mushrooms, crushed rocks and white truffles, giving way to a core of peach tart, preserved mandarin peel and poached pears, plus wafts of lemongrass and lime leaves. The palate is suitably rich and decadent, framed by a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing long with loads of mineral and earth sparks. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)

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JS94 94 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Sunday, May 14, 2023)

Apricots, honeysuckle, lemons, mango crumble, earl grey and vanilla beans on the nose. Pretty spice notes that keep going, married with fresh zesty undertones. Elegant, even somewhat understated, with a long and vibrant finish. Drink now or hold. (James Suckling)

SP93 93 pts. / Wine Spectator (Mar 31, 2023)

Bright, juicy and with good freshness, this pushes a mix of yellow apple, pineapple and white peach to the fore, backed by a long elderflower honey note that holds the finish prettily. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2035. 1,250 cases made. (James Molesworth)

RP92+ 92–94 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (30th Jul 2021)

Pale lemon-gold in color, the 2020 Guiraud opens with enchantingly earthy notes of wild mushrooms, crushed rocks and white truffles, giving way to a core of peach tart, preserved mandarin peel and poached pears, plus wafts of lemongrass and lime leaves. The palate is suitably rich and decadent, framed by a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing long with loads of mineral and earth sparks. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)

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Region / Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is known the world over for its exceptional wines, particularly red blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, among others. These Cabernets aren't typically the full-bodied Cabs you get from California, but rather medium-bodied wines that emanate elegance and sophistication.

You'll also find some refreshing Bordeaux whites and, of course, Bordeaux's famous dessert wine, Sauternes.

Country / France

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The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in France’s footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more.

Yet as often as they are emulated, the magic of their terroirs can never be duplicated. You may taste Cabernet from around the world, but perhaps none as elegant and regal as Bordeaux. You may try Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from various climates, but none with the earth-bound soul and ethereal reach of Burgundy.

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SKU 1157
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Château Guiraud Sauternes
Country France
Region Bordeaux
District Southern Bordeaux
Product Location - Location-Appellation Sauternes
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 13.5%
Wine/Spirit Brand Château Guiraud
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2020
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Dessert Wine
Grape(s) Sémillon
Primary Grape Sémillon
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
Same Region, Same Vintage, Same Grape
JD9898 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 3/29/2023
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn’t get much better. (Jeb Dunnuck)
JS9898 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Sunday, November 19, 2023
What an amazing nose of tropical fruits like lychees, mangoes and pineapples, with botrytis spice, too. Full and very layered with candied apple, tangerines and kumquats. Sweet and so balanced. Super brightness, too. Acidity balances it out. Pure semillon. Production was only 4 hectoliters per hectare. (James Suckling)
WE9696 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 4/1/2023
This wine is pure Sémillon, giving richness. The weight gets a massive lift from acidity and aromatic, spicy honey. The wine’s balance is impeccable, with poise and elegance, and it will age well. Drink from 2026. (Roger Voss)
SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2023
A bold, unctuous style, with generous apricot, papaya and creamed yellow apple notes coated liberally with marzipan, pecan and warm pie crust accents. For fans of the old power style of Sauternes. Drink now through 2035. 2,865 cases made. (James Molesworth)
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JS9393 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, May 27, 2021
This is a beautiful, layered white with solid structure and intensity. Full-bodied. Lots of grapefruit and dried green-mango character. 54% semillon, the rest sauvignon. Best ever. Beautiful to drink now.
SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jan 27, 2022
This bracing white gains a touch more body from its white peach, jicama and lemon verbena notes, though it’s still on the refreshingly skinny, zippy side of the ledger. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2024. 4,392 cases made. (James Molesworth)
RP89+89–91 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 20th May 2021
Composed of 54% Semillon and 46% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2020 Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut is being aged for six months in vats (75%) and the rest in oak barrels, 30% of which are new. It hits the ground running with vibrant notions of freshly squeezed limes, lemon meringue pie and Granny Smith apples, plus hints of dillseed and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate delivers an impressive satiny texture along with a racy line cutting through the citrus and apple-inspired flavors, finishing long and steely. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
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Wine Spectator Top 100 SelectionWine Spectator Top 100 selection - 2014 | #12
SP9797 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2014
A large-scale version, with seamlessly layered notes of almond cream, apricot, ginger, mango, piecrust, papaya and toasted hazelnut. The long, spice-infused finish shows ample depth, echoing with an enticing tarte Tatin note. Best from 2016 through 2035. 7,000 cases made.
WE9595 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2015
The first impression is of the dry botrytis that has infused the wine. Then comes the acidity and crisp lemon flavor. Gradually, ripe marmalade and fragrant honey come out along with acidity. It’s a fascinating, complex wine worthy of a wait. Drink from 2019.
ST93+93+ pts. - Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar - Jul/Aug 2014
Bright yellow-gold. Deep aromas of lime, peach, quince, minerals, menthol and saffron are complicated by tangy botrytis tones. Ripe, creamy flavors of peach, lime and lemon verbena show noteworthy sweetness and power, with harmonious acidity providing lift. This very rich, textured wine coats the palate with tropical fruit and mineral flavors that linger impressively on the back end, enlivened by a brisk citrus element. This stellar Guiraud, which strikes me as being richer and deeper than the 2010, is still very young and will improve further in a good cold cellar.
RP9292 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 27th Feb 2015
Tasted blind at the Sauternes 2011 horizontal tasting. After Yquem and Doisy-Védrines, the Château Guiraud 2011 seems a little muted on the nose, but that is not fair because it is well defined and very focused, gradually unfurling to reveal scents of honey, orange blossom and quince. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity. This is a more understated Sauternes, harmonious and nonchalant in style, but don’t be fooled because there is great tension, delineation and poise on the finish, the fruit seamlessly bound with the new oak. This appears to have gained elegance and complexity in bottle, ergo my higher score.
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SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Apr 30, 2024
Bright and juicy, with peach, yellow plum and jasmine notes mixed together, plus a subtle quinine thread that curls through the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2026. 14,150 cases made. (James Molesworth)
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JS96+96–97 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Friday, April 1, 2016
This is really something. I have never tasted a Guiraud like this. This is full-bodied yet so fresh and incredibly crisp and lively. Spicy and energetic. Fantastic acidity!
RP94+94–96 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 1st Apr 2016
The 2015 Guiraud, tasted in two occasions, has a sumptuous bouquet with scents of wild honey, apricot and a faint smear of marmalade. The palate is fresh and tensile on the entry, brimming with energy with impressive energy towards the blood orange and quince-tinged finish. This is a stylish, suave Guiraud that should age beautifully in bottle.
WE94+94–96 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2016
This wine is packed with dry botrytis flavor, but also a bright freshness. Together they give an obviously sweet wine good structure as well as ripeness. The tension between the fruit and the mineral texture will allow this wine to age for many years.
SP93+93–96 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2016
Very expressive, with nectarine, mirabelle plum, green plum and white peach notes melding well, backed by a pronounced honeysuckle edge. Shows excellent range, with power in reserve.
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