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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac |
Colour | Sweet White |
Type | Still |
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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.
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.
Subtle nose and extremely rich on the palate. Very beguiling. With a tingly finish.
Drink 2020-2038
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.
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.
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
A solid wine with dried fruits, spices, dried mushrooms and medium sweetness. Full-bodied, sweet and intense.