Château Guiraud -Subskritpion-

4/29/2024 Vinous VINOUS (NEAL MARTIN) : 92-94 / 100 The 2023 Guiraud, now made by former Yquem winemaker Sandrine Garbay, has a rather reticent nose at first, opening with orange pith and pear aromas. It just needs a bit more intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with a tangy opening. It’s a little spicier than its peers—marmalade and stem ginger, with more peachiness toward the finish. It feels harmonious and poised, but I would wait until the aromatics open, so give it four to five years after bottling. 4/29/2024 Falstaff FALSTAFF (PETER MOSER) : 94 / 100 Medium golden yellow, silver reflections. Fine lanolin, yellow tropical fruit, some honey and candied orange zest. Deep, juicy, white peach, integrated fruit, fine acidity, well-integrated wood spice, honey in the finish, lingers, shows length and certain ageing potential. 4/28/2024 Alexandre Ma ALEXANDRE MA (ALEXANDRE MA) : 93-95 / 100 4/25/2024 Jamessuckling.com JAMESSUCKLING.COM (JAMES SUCKLING) : 96-97 / 100 You really see the class and botrytis character here with clarity and focus. Notes of spice, mushroom powder, subtle apricot and honey. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and bright with nice sweetness at the end. A modern and precise Sauternes. 4/15/2024 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux JANE ANSON, INSIDE BORDEAUX (JANE ANSON) : 96 / 100 Vivid gold in colour, laced with white peach juice, grilled pear, stone fruits, lime juice, opulent but with sculpted lift and zest, this extends outwards and upwards through the palate, capturing the pleasure of 2023 sweet wines in Bordeaux. Has spice and character, gorgeously expressive even now, and will age with ease. Sandrine Garbay, long time winemaker of Yquem, is director at this 128ha estate, that has been farmed organically since 2011. Harvest began on September 27 and continued through to October 13.