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Doisy Védrines 2014

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac
ColourSweet White
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

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Tasting Notes

The full candied citrus, pineapple and mangoes and the generous sweetness make this quite a lush wine, and there’s just enough acidity to bind it all together into a neat package. Not as exciting as from barrel but outstanding. Drink now.

90
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2017

Pale straw-gold in color, the 2014 Doisy-Vedrines offers up evolving scents of toasted almonds, creme brulee, baked apples, and sassafras with hints of fresh hay and jasmine tea. The palate is settling into a savory phase among the rich sweetness, with seamless freshness and a spicy finish.

95
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, March 2024

Subtle nose and extremely rich on the palate. Very beguiling. With a tingly finish.
Drink 2020-2038

18
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2015

Glazed pear, fig and apple notes form the initial display here, followed by hints of dried orange peel, maple and almond. The long finish is coated with a heather honey accent, yet this still shows cut and drive overall. A slightly more powerful style of Barsac, and should age beautifully. Best from 2020 through 2040. 3,167 cases made.

95
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com, February 2017

Showing the lightenss and elegance that so often distinguishes the sweet wines from Barsac, this has aromas of white flowers and stone fruit, pithy acidity and medium weight. Attractive and well balanced with a refreshing, lightly oaked finish.

93
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2015
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The Château Doisy-Védrines 2014 is a blend of 85% Sémillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, a modest 134 grams per liter residual sugar and a pH of 3.55 (a figure that might be a little lower than recent vintages.) It has a fragrant bouquet that is actually quite similar to Doisy-Daëne this year, a reticent at first but opens up with honey, orange zest and mineral aromas. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry with a fine line of acidity, much more race than recent vintage with citrus lemon, honey and orange peel on the long, persistent finish. Yes, there is a little more unctuousness on the finish compared to Doisy-Daëne but at the end of the day, they are both superb expressions of Barsac. Drink: 2018 - 2035

94/96
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (218), April 2015

A solid wine with dried fruits, spices, dried mushrooms and medium sweetness. Full-bodied, sweet and intense.

95/96
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2015
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