{"product_id":"chateau-guiraud-sauternes-2016-375ml","title":"Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2017 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Guiraud wine is born of simplicity and proven methods. This wine is aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels specially selected for their contribution to the wine’s elegant manner and the immensity of the its soul. The bouquet is precise, the texture is sensual, the smoothness has a somewhat mineral tone ; Château Guiraud expresses elegant purity and aromatic refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWE96\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003eRipe, botrytized fruit currently dominates this wine with its rich concentration. It is a full and liquorous wine that will age for many years. Drink from 2025.\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Sample: 94-96\u003cbr\u003eJS95\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is very fruity and layered with botrytis spice and dried-apricot and pear flavors. Full body. Very sweet with tangy acidity. There an almost sweet-and-sour undertone to this. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2021 and onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJD95\u003cbr\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003eAnother rockstar Sauternes is the 2017 Château Guiraud, which has the freshness and purity of the vintage, yet ample depth and richness. Caramelized limes, citrus, and ample minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, impeccably balanced dessert wine. Its acidity is present yet integrated, and it has a great mid-palate and a big finish, all pointing to this being a beautiful Sauternes with a long life.\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Sample: 93-95\u003cbr\u003eD94\u003cbr\u003eDecanter\u003cbr\u003eSilky and concentrated, this is one of the successes of the appellation for me. It has lovely zest and zip, with touches of candied ginger and a fresh lift on the finish. It manages to give shade and light more than most in the vintage, but is just a little shorter than in some previous years. Very good quality, reminiscent of the 2009.\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Sample\u003cbr\u003eRP94\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Guiraud opens with subtle notions of crushed rocks, wild fungi and fragrant earth leading to a profound core of orange marmalade, crystalized lemon peel, dried pineapple and paraffin wax. The rich, opulent, wonderfully exotic palate delivers soft acidity and loads of spicy sparks, finishing with great length and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWS93\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMango, peach melba, gingerbread and hazelnut notes are laced with a racy streak of orange peel, giving this unctuous, forward Sauternes good energy through the finish. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Guiraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975626166496,"sku":"102209","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/ch-teau-guiraud-sauternes_3f432bdd-9474-4de0-a7a6-4e3dd6d24f84.jpg?v=1663884094","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-guiraud-sauternes-2016-375ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}