Lot 163 , 1990 An Imperial (6 L - rare large format) of Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes (1)

1990 An Imperial (6 L - rare large format)) of Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes (1) 91 Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The Guiraud 1990 has a typical oleaginous bouquet of brown sugar, lanolin, quince and dried orange peel that opens nicely during aeration. The palate is full-bodied with good botrytis levels, and suggestive scents of dried mango, spice, brown sugar and quince. There is good volume here and it puts the 1989 in the shade, though I personally prefer the precision and exuberance of the Guiraud 1988. Still, this is a very decent Guiraud that should be consumed over the next five years. Drink now-2018. Tasted April 2013.

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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (207), June 2013
£200-300

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