Château Guiraud, 2020
Château Guiraud, 2020
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- Dessert
- Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2043
The 2020 vintage shows all the hallmarks of top Guiraud: luscious layers of apricot, candied citrus, and honeyed tropical fruit, lifted by ginger spice and a streak of freshness that keeps everything poised. Rich and opulent, yet beautifully balanced, it’s a classic Sauternes that will reward both patience and indulgence.
Founded in 1766, Château Guiraud has always gone its own way, proudly displaying its black label and earning Premier Grand Cru Classé status in 1855. Today it’s one of Sauternes’ great names, known for combining tradition with innovation.
What the critics say:
"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."
"The 2020 Guiraud has an opulent bouquet with wild honey and pressed white flowers, lightly spiced with a touch of lemongrass. The palate is well balanced with wild honey and orange rind. It needs a tad more acidity to impart more "bite" on the finish, so there is a nagging sense of conservatism that just pegs my score down. Even so, this remains one of the highlights of the horizontal. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting."
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