En Primeur News : Wednesday, 21st April 2010

Today we have our second 2009 en primeur release (following last week's Villa Bel-Air Rouge).

 

Doisy Vedrines is one of the great wines of Sauternes but fortunately the owners of this lovely Barsac always show restraint and release it en primeur at a modest price. The Chateau's release price is just 2% up on the 2005 and 2007 vintages. We are pleased to offer it at £245 per case in bond. We gave it one of our best scores of the vintage for sweet white wine.

 

If you are thinking of buying a case of 2009 Sauternes en primeur in 2009 we are confident that Doisy Vedrines will offer the best value for money. "One of the best Chateaux of Barsac and a top performer in recent vintages. Acacia, honeysuckle, crème brule and lemon curd. The botrytis is developed with a creaminess of fruit shot through with clean acidity, showing its long term potential. Classy stuff indeed, and exciting." 17.5. Farr Vintners

 

"Shows lots of lemon pie and almond spice, with hints of bitter lemon. Full-bodied, with a nutmeg and honey finish. Racy." 92-95 points. James Suckling, Wine Spectator.