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Château Guiraud 1996
From a very early harvest seen since 1883, and a very pure botrytis, Guiraud 1996 is today a complex and fine wine. Amber color, the nose is sappy, spicy, on the apricot but also black tea and roasted notes of berries, vanilla, supported by very good acidity.
Parker : 88 / 100
J. Robinson : 16 / 20
J. Robinson : 16 / 20
Wine Advocate-Parker :
Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. I have to admit that I was expecting much more from this vintage that was drinking gloriously ten years ago. For sure, the 1996 has a more composed bouquet than the 1995 with marmalade, Clementine and touches of brown sugar and chlorine emerging from the almost Barsac-like aromatic profile. The palate has a waxy texture, touches of spice and marmalade that segue into a tense, bitter lemon and bitter orange finish. Comparing the 1996 with recent vintages, it just fall short in terms of the complexity and nuance, but it remains a pleasurable Sauternes, albeit one outshone by the succeeding vintage. Drink now-2020. Tasted April 2013.
Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. I have to admit that I was expecting much more from this vintage that was drinking gloriously ten years ago. For sure, the 1996 has a more composed bouquet than the 1995 with marmalade, Clementine and touches of brown sugar and chlorine emerging from the almost Barsac-like aromatic profile. The palate has a waxy texture, touches of spice and marmalade that segue into a tense, bitter lemon and bitter orange finish. Comparing the 1996 with recent vintages, it just fall short in terms of the complexity and nuance, but it remains a pleasurable Sauternes, albeit one outshone by the succeeding vintage. Drink now-2020. Tasted April 2013.
BordeauxSauternes
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc
- Dessert wine
- Yes
- Environment
- Sustainable viticulture
- J. Robinson
- 16
- R. Gabriel
- 17
- Country
- France
- Wine certification
- AOC
- Vineyard
- Graves
- Area
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Sauternes
- Color
- White
- Producer
- Château Guiraud
- Sweetness
- Liquoreux
- Classification
- 1er cru classe
- Parker
- 88
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites
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