| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac |
| Colour | Sweet White |
| Type | Still |
This Barsac property has been owned by the Dubourdieu family since 1924. The 17 hectares of vines are over 40 years old and are made up of 87% Sémillon and 17% Sauvignon Blanc.
The 2023 vintage is 90% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc.
There’s a refined focus and beauty to this, with spice and honey character. Medium-bodied, sweet and poised. Flavorful at the end, in an elegant way, with density and tension.
Pale gold with vibrant edging, starts with concentrated and intense clove spices, luscious apricot fruit, opening to show juicy, sculpted slivers of steel and lime juice. A return to form for this excellent Barsac wine after the succulent but unbalanced 2022. Great stuff from this legendary Dubourdieu property, although once again the yields are extremely low and the character is more concentrated than you find in vintages like 2021. Ageing starts with 10 months in oak barrels, followed by 9 months in stainless steel tank before bottling.
100% Sémillon. Cask sample.
Pale gold colour. Citrus-mandarin aroma. Pure and lush on the palate with a real generosity of fruit. Sweet attack then that lingering, bitter-botrytised finish, the acidity adding freshness. Impressive length and persistence. (JL)
Drink 2026 – 2045
