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Guiraud 2010

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth Sauternes

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Tasting Notes

The Guiraud 2010 seems a little more loose-knit on the nose compared to others, with lanolin and dried honey aromas gently unfurling in the glass, before revealing its mineral core, as if this wine is teasing you. The palate is well-balanced with a fine line of acidity. There is abundant clean and pure botrytized fruit and a crisp, linear finish that is very appealing. The oak appears to have been absorbed in recent months, leaving a very accomplished Guiraud.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2035 01 April 2014

Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The 2010 is more Zen-like on the nose compared to the 2009 - more minerality coming through, tense and citric. The palate offers surprising viscosity on the entry with a fine bead of acidity. There is plenty of apricot and dried honey. It has a lovely caressing texture, although there is still some new oak to absorb on the vanilla-scented finish. This has great potential. Drink 2019-2035. Tasted April 2013.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2035 01 June 2013

The 2010 Chateau Guiraud has fine purity and minerality on the nose, with touches of passion fruit and dried apricot, later quince joining the fray. The palate is very well-balanced with a lively entry of apricot, quince and a touch of hazelnut. The middle and finish demonstrate fine tension and a lot of freshness. Individual lots seemed to have more race than the final sample, and I suspect it will warrant a higher score once the final blend is in bottle.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 03 May 2011

Ripe lemon peel and orange. Some honey and vanilla with loads of new wood. Dense and very sweet on the palate with nice pure fruit and firm tannins from the oak that still needs time to soften. This Sauternes shows a wonderful fruit and excellent potential, but needs time. Try in 2018.

Score: 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 04 February 2013

Not especially distinctive nose - a bit low key - but there is clearly botrytis here. And then lovely precision and pear juice and delightful acidity, yet this is not scrawny nor that light. Pretty much correct.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2035 12 May 2011

Deep gold. Something sulphidey on the nose. Sweet and sticky rather than fine. Sheer mass. Sweet and interesting but not that intense. Marmalade and a bit of bitterness. Certainly makes an impression. Lilies; tropical flowers. Big and a bit of bruiser. RS 132g/l, TA 4.0. 13.7%

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 26 April 2011

A heady, powerful nose. Very luscious and punchy with an oily texture. A fat 2010. A bit heavy footed in the middle though the finish is fresh.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

This is developing some real power, with glazed peach and pear fruit pushed by graham and honey notes. There's lots of viscosity on the finish, but with good underlying acidity.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 05 April 2011

More lactic notes than most, more intensity of yeasty undertones, very intense, great proportions, great style, great future, showing the energy of a perfectly cultivated vineyard.

Score: 18 - 19

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2040 01 April 2011