Château Guiraud Sauternes 2020 - 1er Cru Classé BIO
95-96/100
Vert de Vin
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
95/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
94-95/100
Yves Beck
94/100
James Suckling
“A wine of great finesse, offering a beautiful balance between charm and lightness, between smoothness and liveliness! ~ Yves Beck”
“A dense wine with beautiful maturity, it displays remarkable concentration without pronounced botrytis. Rich and generous, it offers magnificent aromas of yellow fruit and refreshing acidity, which give it a lovely balance on the finish. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2024) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Intense, fruity, and fresh, with notes of mint, mango, lemon, honey, toasted nuts, and spices
Palate
A lovely tension, with great purity thanks to the meticulous selection of the grapes. Very fresh, spicy botrytis aromas. A silky texture combines with notes of quince and fresh apricots, finishing with great finesse.
Serve
At 9-11°C
Open
Decant 20 minutes before serving
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2050
Production
15,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with butter-sauced lobster, honey-glazed duck breast, or tarte Tatin...
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 leads the way in sustainable viticulture in the Sauternes region. Here, perfectly botrytized grapes are harvested with precision to produce two types of sweet wine. The grand vin, full of finesse and evolving fairly quickly in the bottle, and the Petit-Guiraud, deliberately less rich but perfect as an aperitif, as one can see in the very elegant restaurant-brasserie the estate has just opened. The dry Bordeaux G is less appealing, clean but too simple for the terroir.
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 their consistency and the 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 complex, very approachable from its early years, and having 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. With tremendous dedication, the estate manages to respect the natural development of noble rot. As for winemaking, it strictly avoids any chaptalization—as should be the case for all classified growths—a cause championed by Xavier Planty. The Château also produces, on unclassified Sauternes terroirs within the Bordeaux appellation, a significant volume of a dry white wine meant to be enjoyed in its prime youth.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A dense wine with beautiful maturity, it displays remarkable concentration without any pronounced botrytis. Rich and generous, it offers magnificent aromas of yellow fruit and refreshing acidity, which give it a lovely balance on the finish. Best enjoyed starting in 2028.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
On the nose, there are aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, lemon, mango crumble, Earl Grey tea, and vanilla bean. Lovely, lingering spicy notes blend with fresh, tangy undertones. Elegant, even somewhat understated, with a long, vibrant finish. Enjoy now or save for later.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94-95/100
About the wine:
A fresh, fruity bouquet. Inviting notes of anise and peppermint, followed by a hint of minerality. On the palate, Guiraud stands out for its balance. It offers fullness and creaminess, yet retains a refreshing quality. Great finesse with a beautiful harmony between charm and lightness, between sweetness and liveliness. Refreshing and lingering finish. 2026–2045
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2021 guide) 95-96/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fresh, fruity, and elegant, offering precision, lovely definition, and a refined, chiseled quality. It features notes of lemon and zest, along with subtle hints of elegant minerality and fresh minerality, combined with touches of...
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A deep yellow color with subtle golden highlights. The nose is rich and expressive, evoking fresh brioche, star fruit, green hazelnuts, and a hint of nougat. On the palate, the texture is rich and velvety, with a balance of acidity and juicy fruit, complemented by minty and toasty notes. Excellent depth and length.
Customer rating
(2017 vintage)
5/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT L. Posted on January 2, 2023
Fantastic! One of the best Sauternes I've ever tasted. The aroma alone is superb. It has a lovely finish that lingers on the palate.
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Review by Mr. DANIELE M. Posted on 04/11/2024
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Review by Mr. ROB P. Posted on March 19, 2024
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