2009 Guiraud, Sauternes supple wine with plenty of

supple wine with plenty of near-term appeal

it‰۪s what they have with breakfast

A light singed mesquite frame handles the core of black cherry and plum fruit

a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 12 months in French oak

A mineral edge gives a nervy character that will allow this magnificent wine to age further

2009 Guiraud, Sauternes supple wine with plenty of*Highly Recommended and #5 of Top 100 Wines of 2012* This is a bird of a different feather, with an exotic, vibrant aroma of toasted coconut, followed by an almond cream note that gives way to the core of green fig, papaya, Cavaillon melon and honey. There's stunning richness and mouthfeel, with the power to be one of the longer lived wines of the vintage. Very impressive. Best from 2015 through 2040. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. (JM)