G de Château Guiraud - Bordeaux blanc BIO 2023
93/100
Decanter
92-93/100
Yves Beck
"Well-balanced, marked by the pure aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc, which then gives way to the full density of Sémillon!"
"Semillon dominates the blend with Sauvignon Blanc in this beautiful dry white from the renowned Sauternes producer. On the nose, aromas of lemongrass, cut grass, and lime. On the palate, it combines energy and creaminess, with notes of grapefruit, coconut cream, and a long, vibrant finish." (Decanter 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights, beautifully bright and brilliant.
Nose
The first nose opens with notes of pink grapefruit, orange, and white flowers. After swirling, the aroma becomes richer and deeper: lemon, passion fruit, and juniper.
Mouth
Soft and delicate attack, dense and smooth mid-palate. Long and mouthwatering finish, perfectly underscored by controlled acidity. A well-balanced wine, marked by the pure aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc, which gives way to the full density of Sémillon on the palate.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2035
Production
170,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with oysters, rabbit with mustard sauce, sole with butter and lemon sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
The château is owned by four partners: Robert Peugeot, Xavier Planty (who manages the estate), Stephan von Neipperg, and Olivier Bernard. Certified organic since 2011 and boasting a unique collection of Aquitaine white grape varieties (175 strains of Sauvignon and Sémillon), Guiraud is leading the way in sustainable agriculture in the Sauternes region. The grapes are harvested with precision when perfectly botrytized to produce two types of sweet wine. The grand vin is refined and evolves fairly quickly in the bottle, while the Petit Guiraud is deliberately less rich but perfect as an aperitif, as can be seen in the elegant restaurant-brasserie that the estate has just opened. The dry Bordeaux G is less appealing, clean but too simple for the terroir.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Semillon dominates the blend with Sauvignon Blanc in this beautiful dry white wine from the renowned Sauternes producer. On the nose, aromas of lemongrass, cut grass, and lime. On the palate, it combines energy and creaminess, with notes of grapefruit, coconut cream, and a long, vibrant finish. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2035.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
This Sauternes premier cru classé is now owned by four co-owners: Robert Peugeot, Olivier Bernard (Domaine de Chevalier), Stephan Von Neipperg (Château Canon-la-Gaffelière), and Xavier Planty. Under the skilled management of Xavier Planty, the wine has been a perfect example of a great modern Sauternes for many vintages, roasted, very open from its early years and having gained enormously in finesse and minerality. The viticulture is meticulously cared for, and Guiraud was the first of the 1855 classified growths to obtain organic certification, in 2011. With tremendous determination, the estate manages to respect the natural development of noble rot. As for the winemaking process, it refuses to use any chaptalization, as should be the case for all classified growths—a cause championed by Xavier Planty. The château also produces a large volume of dry white wine to be drunk in its youth on terroirs not classified in Sauternes, under the Bordeaux appellation.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92-93/100
About wine:
With good intensity, the bouquet of Guiraud's dry white wine is distinguished by its subtlety. It reveals pleasant notes of white flowers, aniseed, and mirabelle plums. Slightly creamy on the attack, the wine is precise, delicious, and endowed with a structuring acidity, while subtle bitter notes enhance the freshness and persistence of the finish. 2025-2038
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