Château Guiraud Sauternes 2025 - 1er Cru Classé BIO (Primeurs)
98-99/100
Yves Beck
97+/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
97/100
Jean-Marc Quarin
94-95/100
James Suckling
“Aromas of cocoa and jasmine blossoms give way to notes of orange peel, licorice, and lemongrass ~ Yves Beck”
“Chalky notes blend with aromas of cocoa and jasmine blossoms before giving way to hints of orange peel, licorice, and lemongrass. Its complexity is well established, and the list of aromatic characteristics mentioned here is far from exhaustive! The density of the attack blends with smooth and incisive characteristics. Harmony is guaranteed from the outset, and the wine shines not only for its fullness but also for its invigorating and fresh qualities. The whole is crowned by an endless finish. A brilliant wine. 2030–2080” (Yves Beck 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Plain cardboard box for 1 to 5 bottles purchased and original wooden case for multiples of 6 bottles
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Serve
At 9-11°C
Drink from
2030
Drink before
2080
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 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 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 under the Bordeaux appellation, a significant volume of a dry white wine meant to be enjoyed in its prime youth.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94-95/100
About the wine:
Elegant and well-balanced, with aromas of quince, pastry, and spices. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture. Refined and charming, with a subtle sweetness and a delicious spicy note that adds liveliness to the finish.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2026 guide) 98-99/100
About the wine:
Chalky notes blend with aromas of cocoa and jasmine blossoms before giving way to hints of orange peel, licorice, and lemongrass. Its complexity is well established, and the list of aromatic characteristics mentioned here is far from exhaustive! The wine’s dense attack blends with smooth and incisive notes. Harmony is evident from the start, and the wine shines not only for its fullness but also for its invigorating and fresh qualities. The whole experience is crowned by an infinitely long finish. A brilliant wine. 2030–2080
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97/100
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