Château Doisy-Védrines (half bottle) 2010
Sauternes AOC 2ème Grand Cru Classé
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Few will know, let alone have tasted, the sweet wines of Doisy Védrines, a tiny estate next door to the Premier Cru estates Climens and Coutet. For those that do, they are unforgettable. Critic Neal Martin awards this beauty a stellar 91–93 points.
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Wine Details
France- Deep golden yellow
- Sémillon-based blend
- 4.88 Units
- 13% ABV
- 375 ml
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Long, sweet flavours of pineapple, honey, orange peel and spice
Aroma
Exotic fruit, orange and dried apricot with hints of caramel
The Wine
Château Doisy Védrines has been in the Castéja family since 1840 and is today run by Pierre Castéja. Pierre maintains exceptionally high standards at the cellar and will declassify a whole vintage if he believes the wines won’t be up to Grand Vin standard. Batches of grapes are fermented separately in oak barriques and then left to mature. After a year, each vat is tested to see if it is worthy of inclusion in the Grand Vin. 2010 was an excellent vintage in Sauternes with weather in October perfect for encouraging botrytis – the condition essential for producing the world’s finest dessert wines. Enjoy with fruity summer puddings such as strawberry tart served with crème anglaise or, traditionally, with blue cheeses or foie gras.
"The Doisy-Védrines has a refined bouquet of lemon curd, dried honey and just a touch of quince"
Neal Martin
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