12 bottles per lot
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Château Guiraud--Vintage 1986
Sauternes, 1er cru classé
Very good appearance. Corroded capsules. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting Note: Wealthy collectors will have a great deal of fun comparing the 1986, 1988, and 1989 as they evolve over the years. The 1986 was the finest Guiraud made up to that point. I believe it to be a worthy rival of the great 1988, although I suspect the 1988 will last longer and have higher acidity and better overall balance. However, the 1986 is a super concentrated, aromatic wine with gobs of botrytis, and creamy, unctuous, peach, pineapple, and apricot flavors. There is plenty of new oak to frame the wine, although the overall acidity is less than in the 1988. The finish is exceptionally long and well balanced. This is a massive, concentrated wine that should easily develop over several decades. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1 (Jan 1998)
12 bottles per lot
Sauternes, 1er cru classé
Very good appearance. Corroded capsules. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting Note: Wealthy collectors will have a great deal of fun comparing the 1986, 1988, and 1989 as they evolve over the years. The 1986 was the finest Guiraud made up to that point. I believe it to be a worthy rival of the great 1988, although I suspect the 1988 will last longer and have higher acidity and better overall balance. However, the 1986 is a super concentrated, aromatic wine with gobs of botrytis, and creamy, unctuous, peach, pineapple, and apricot flavors. There is plenty of new oak to frame the wine, although the overall acidity is less than in the 1988. The finish is exceptionally long and well balanced. This is a massive, concentrated wine that should easily develop over several decades. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1 (Jan 1998)
12 bottles per lot