Chateau Doisy-Vedrines
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Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will improve,
Ch. Doisy-Védrines is one on the most consistent wine properties in Sauternes, delivering near-perfect liquid gold year-in, year-out. What I love about this property is the freshness they give to the wines, which makes them approachable very early on, but also builds the backbone for very long-term ageing. 2010 is no exception to this; it is very fresh on the approach with lovely tropical fruits, apricots, and gorgeous long and precise sweet finish. It is in my top three Sauternes this year.
Max Lalondrelle, Bordeaux Wine Buyer
Max Lalondrelle, Bordeaux Wine Buyer
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will improve,
One of the stars of the sweet wines this year and seemingly indicative of a strong showing for the commune of Barsac. The bouquet is truly a thing of beauty, with pure, vivid aromas of citrus peel, apricot and honey. The palate is again wonderfully pure and clean, and the length, albeit with lowish acidity, impressive. The sweetness is very clean and not at all cloying.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
For laying down,
On the nose 2014 Ch. Doisy Vedrines shows more yellow fruit and citric characters than some of their brethren, fresh apricot and lively lemon really leap on you. There is great interplay here between the fruit and oak; oak which is more subtle than just wood character, more custard and opulent creaminess cosseting the palate. The acidity, so important in Barsac, is very well rooted, almost seamlessly part of the wine's structure. The finish is tangy, fresh and lively.
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will keep,
Ripe, sweet and very well-balanced, the 2009 Doisy-Védrines has wonderfully intense orange marmalade and honeysuckle notes, partly as a result of the high concentration of botrytis that develops on the very old vines of this estate. The fruit was picked over five separate days in the vineyard, resulting in a clean, pure wine of great poise with a long, honeyed finish.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will keep,
Anybody who has tasted the sensational 1989 Doisy-Védrines will want to snap up the equally good 2007 in an instant. As well as being one of the sweetest wines of the vintage it is exceptionally elegant and well-balanced. The nose is marked by intense, icy-cool tropical citrus while the rich yet fresh palate has wonderfully pure, sweet creamy pineapple fruit, plenty of botrytis and fine balancing acidity. The finish is incredibly long and precise. Made from 95% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc, this is a magically sensual Sauternes at an outstanding price.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Drink now,
Nestling in the commune of Barsac, this tropical, honeyed, exotic Sauternes has performed in line with the rest of the Castja portfolio in 2003; that is to say excellently. The 2003 Sauternes in general have been overshadowed by the reds but in contrast to 2000, 2003 is a great year for these intensely sweet whites, with the best, like this wine, rivaling the wonderful 2001s. Drink 2008-2030.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will keep,
This delightful golden sweetie will provide the perfect pairing to sweet puddings such as Tarte Tatin and blue cheeses like Roquefort. The Chevaliers de Védrines who owned this property for centuries (until 1840) would be proud of the job that the Castéja family have done here. Doisy-Védrines is one of the stars of the 2005 vintage for its sublime elegance, richness and finesse. A terrific, fine, perfumed nose with a lifting touch of botrytis acts as the impressive entrée for a wonderfully pure Sauternes of extraordinary length. The wine is like an immaculately tailored suit on a perfectly formed body. This is highly reminiscent of their truly exceptional 1989.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will keep,
The largest of the Doisy estates, this 2me Cru Barsac property has been owned by the Castja family (who also own Ch. Batailley and Ch. Trotte Vieille) since 1946. Situated on the highest plateau in Barsac the yields are painfully low, even by Sauternes standards. With a distinctive fresh citrus and botrytis nose, this has a great texture with rich, opulent fruit, fine purity and definition, ample acidity and hints of thin-cut marmalade on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2006-2012. Limted to one case per customer.
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Château Doisy-Védrines,the largest of the Doisy estates and a 2éme Cru Classé Barsac property has been owned by the Castéja family since 1946. The family also own Batailley and Trotte Vieille).
Doisy-Védrines's 27 hectares of vineyards are situated on the highest plateau in Barsac and are planted with 80% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. The grapes are picked in several "tries" and the yields are painfully low, even by Sauternes standards. Fermentation starts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats for around a week before the must is transferred to 100% new oak barriques. The wine remains in barrique for 18-20 months.
Doisy-Védrines is one of the richest and most full-bodied wines in Barsac and it significantly uses the Sauternes AC rather than the Barsac one. It needs at least 5 years of bottle ageing and the best vintages will keep for up to 25 years.