G de Château Guiraud - Bordeaux blanc BIO 2023
93/100
Decanter
92-93/100
Yves Beck
"Perfectly balanced, with the highly pure aromatic profile of Sauvignon Blanc that then gives way to the full richness of Sémillon!"
"Sémillon dominates the blend alongside 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." (Decanter 2025)
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Eye
A pale yellow color with green highlights, displaying beautiful radiance and great brilliance
Nose
On the first sniff, it opens with notes of pink grapefruit, orange, and white flowers. After swirling, the aroma becomes richer and gains depth: lemon, passion fruit, and juniper
Palate
A soft, delicate attack, with a dense and smooth mid-palate. A long, mouth-watering finish, perfectly highlighted by well-balanced acidity. A perfectly balanced wine, characterized by the great purity of Sauvignon Blanc aromas, which give way on the palate to the full body of Sémillon.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2035
Production
170,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with oysters, rabbit with mustard, sole with lemon-butter sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
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 home to a truly unique collection of Aquitaine white grape varieties (175 clones of Sauvignon and Sémillon), Guiraud is leading the way in sustainable viticulture in the Sauternes region. Here, perfectly botrytized grapes are harvested with precision to produce two types of sweet wines. The flagship wine, full of finesse and maturing fairly quickly in the bottle, and “Petit-Guiraud,” which is deliberately less rich but perfect as an aperitif—as can be seen in the very elegant restaurant-brasserie the estate has just opened. The dry Bordeaux “G” is less appealing; it’s clean but too simple for the terroir.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Sémillon dominates the blend alongside Sauvignon Blanc in this exquisite dry white wine from the renowned Sauternes producer. On the nose, it offers aromas of lemongrass, cut grass, and lime. On the palate, it combines vibrancy and creaminess, with notes of grapefruit and coconut cream, and a long, vibrant finish. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2035.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, 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 leadership of Xavier Planty, the wine has, for many vintages now, been a perfect example of a great modern Sauternes—rich and toasty, very approachable even in its early years, and one that has gained tremendous finesse and minerality. Viticulture here is meticulously managed; in fact, Guiraud was the first of the 1855 First Growths to receive organic certification, in 2011. Through tremendous dedication, the estate successfully respects the natural development of noble rot. As for winemaking, the estate strictly avoids any form of chaptalization—as should be the case for all classified growths, a principle championed by Xavier Planty. The Château also produces, on unclassified Sauternes terroirs under the Bordeaux appellation, a significant volume of a dry white wine meant to be enjoyed in its prime youth.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92-93/100
About the wine:
With good intensity, the bouquet of Guiraud’s dry white wine stands out for its subtlety. It reveals pleasant notes of white flowers, anise, and mirabelle plums. Slightly creamy on the palate, the wine is precise, delicious, and endowed with structuring acidity, while subtle bitter notes enhance the freshness and length of the finish. 2025–2038
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FRANCOIS C. Posted on April 10, 2026
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