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Château Doisy-Daëne (half bottle) 2016

Barsac AOC 2ème Cru Classé
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Château Doisy-Daëne (half bottle) 2016
The 94 Points awarded by both Suckling and Wine Advocate hint at the magnificence of this gorgeously luscious, honeyed, fruit laden and complex Sauternes. It's from the revered Dubourdieu family, a Deuxième Cru Classé crafted with meticulous care.
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Wine Details

  • White - Very Sweet
  • FranceFrance
  • Mid Gold
  • Sémillon
  • 5.0625 Units
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 375 ml
  • 31 December 2030

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Glorious balance of ripe apricot, guava, honey and marzipan with zip
Aroma
Ripe apricot, peach, orange, tropical with honeyed citrus notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Established in the 1800s, this top Barsac estate has been in the Dubourdieu family since 1924. It only had 4 hectares of vines then, but gradually, over the years, the family have bought more top sites. Denis Dubourdieu took over in 2000, the third generation of his family. Until his passing in 2016, he was regarded as one of Bordeaux's finest, most innovative winemakers. He was consultant for many top properties – 85 different estates at one point, including Châteaux d'Yquem and Margaux. White wines were his greatest passion – both dry and sweet. This gorgeous sweet wine is Sémillon focused, the tiny noble rot grapes picked individually. Matured in 65% new oak for 10 months, the wine is hugely complex and layered. Gorgeous now or cellar.
Established in the 1800s, this top Barsac estate has been in the Dubourdieu fami...
About the Producer
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A wealth of rich, ripe apricots and sweetly fragrant peaches here, as well as a gently tropical edge

James Suckling

Critic, 94 Points

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