Guiraud 2003

Ex-chateau bottle tasted blind in Sauternes. Tasting the ’03 Guiraud blind, my tasting note is consistent with the bottle tasted later that day, although here there was just a slight adhesive scent that perhaps knocked a point from my score. Otherwise this is a delicious Guiraud from Xavier Plantey, albeit a vintage surpassed in more recent releases. Drink now-2020. Tasted April 2013.

Score: 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2020 01 June 2013

This is very sweet and rich on the nose, with toffee, honey and spices. Full-bodied, with thick honey, spice, dried apricot and syrup flavors. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Big botrytis bomb. Love it. Best after 2010. 8,000 cases made.

Score: 95

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2010+ 31 March 2006