Guiraud 2014 Ex-Chateau (750ML)

95 JS / 95 WS / 93 VM / 93 DE / 18 JR

The lush mango and papaya nose leads into a wonderfully rich and concentrated palate, which also has bright acidity that really lights the whole thing up and pulls your hand back to the glass for more! Drink or hold. - James Suckling

Not shy, with unctuous dried apricot, peach and tangerine fruit flavors, augmented with ginger, bitter orange and bitter almond notes that add tension. Expressive, with a floral twinge on the finish imparting lift. Best from 2020 through 2040. 2,500 cases made. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

The 2014 Guiraud has a very attractive bouquet, not unlike a Mosel Auslese in some ways, very well defined and minerally with honey, apricot blossom and a light petrolly scent. The palate is very detailed with a killer line of acidity, a touch of ginger and rhubarb on the entry, segueing into some vibrant orange zest and honeyed notes towards the viscous finish. Not as weighty or as concentrated as some Sauternes but this is very pure and feels very long in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted in Bordeaux. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Tropical and orchard fruits are lifted by spicy botrytis notes, crystallised ginger and lemon verbena. Balanced and refined, yet bigger than usual but remarkably fresh thanks to vibrant acidity. - Ian D'Agata, Decanter

Distinctive aroma that is more quince than citrus but has complexity of orange and apricot, so totally inviting. Stunning purity and freshness - the freshness keeps it in fine shape even with the sweetness of fruit. Very long. JH, Jancis Robinson . com