Château Guiraud
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Vintage 2001 | paired with Tarte Tatin
Vintage 2001 | paired with Tarte Tatin
Mar 17th, 2023
Columbia County 3.0: Apparently I’m one wine away from my 2,000th reviewed on Delectable, which is probably an odd milestone I would not have even conceived of when starting. What better way to celebrate than with the queen bee of wines (?), royalty w grace : an utterly intense & laser- focused Sauternes. Apricot & pineapple perfumed to the point of raising the rafters. Floods the mouth w quince, candied apricot & pineapple. This may be only its half life, & that’s understating it.
Columbia County 3.0: Apparently I’m one wine away from my 2,000th reviewed on Delectable, which is probably an odd milestone I would not have even conceived of when starting. What better way to celebrate than with the queen bee of wines (?), royalty w grace : an utterly intense & laser- focused Sauternes. Apricot & pineapple perfumed to the point of raising the rafters. Floods the mouth w quince, candied apricot & pineapple. This may be only its half life, & that’s understating it.
Jan 29th, 2023
On point. This was yummy. Not a syrupy mess. Nice viscosity. Honeysuckle but not overwhelming.
On point. This was yummy. Not a syrupy mess. Nice viscosity. Honeysuckle but not overwhelming.
May 25th, 2022
A good, not great bottle showing burnt orange peel, fig and caramel notes with a dusting of spice on the finish. Somewhat tired, but an interesting glass nonetheless.
A good, not great bottle showing burnt orange peel, fig and caramel notes with a dusting of spice on the finish. Somewhat tired, but an interesting glass nonetheless.
Mar 15th, 2022
Odd off oak notes. Same on day 2. Not sure if this was just awkward or flawed.
Odd off oak notes. Same on day 2. Not sure if this was just awkward or flawed.
Jan 2nd, 2022
Delicious. Great acidity.
Delicious. Great acidity.
Nov 28th, 2021
This is a wonderful ending for the evening. A delicious Sauternes from a great vintage.
A beautiful color of dark golden honey.
Full bodied and oily with medium plus acidity.
Sweet on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing honey, yellow apples, spices, pears and tropical fruits.
Nicely balanced and delicious by itself or with food. I paired it with liver Pâté.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly, so be patient.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
This is a wonderful ending for the evening. A delicious Sauternes from a great vintage.
A beautiful color of dark golden honey.
Full bodied and oily with medium plus acidity.
Sweet on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing honey, yellow apples, spices, pears and tropical fruits.
Nicely balanced and delicious by itself or with food. I paired it with liver Pâté.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly, so be patient.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
The 09 is tasting great but I think I prefer the 11. This one has some really nice texter and this creamy thing going on. But the 11 is just so beautiful and tropical. Good thing I have both! :)
The 09 is tasting great but I think I prefer the 11. This one has some really nice texter and this creamy thing going on. But the 11 is just so beautiful and tropical. Good thing I have both! :)
Jun 8th, 2021One of my personal favs. We we’re discussing how similar this wine can be to d’yquem
One of my personal favs. We we’re discussing how similar this wine can be to d’yquem
Jun 2nd, 2021
Deep gold verging on amber. Sweet vanilla, a healthy dose of coconut, Xmas spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice..., Graham cracker, butter cookie, passion fruit candy, lemon candy, honey, saffron, VA- geranium, creme brûlée, caramel, gravelly minerality, forest floor. High acid and long finish.
Deep gold verging on amber. Sweet vanilla, a healthy dose of coconut, Xmas spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice..., Graham cracker, butter cookie, passion fruit candy, lemon candy, honey, saffron, VA- geranium, creme brûlée, caramel, gravelly minerality, forest floor. High acid and long finish.
Sep 19th, 2020