2008 Doisy Vedrines
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Tasted blind. Hint of mousiness. Cough sweets – lemon syrup. A bit tight. Just a bit simple. (JR)
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The Wine Advocate
Neal Martin
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Tasted at the château, the 2008 Château Doisy-Védrines does not have the same fruit intensity as the previous two vintages on the nose and comes across more resinous and understated. The palate is crisp and vibrant on the entry and goes some way in compensating for the aromatics. The acidity is very well judged and there is impressive tension on the finish: orange sorbet and quince fanning out in assured fashion. Enjoy this over the next 15 to 20 years.
Very sticky lime syrup. Not the most noble but I suppose it does taste of Sauternes… (JR)
Bright, pale gold. Tight, high-pitched aromas and flavors of peach nectar, orange oil, quince and honey. Moderately dense and nicely silky, with sexy oak spices contributing to the wine's impression of inner-mouth perfume. Finishes chewy, honeyed and tactile, with very good energy and lingering spiciness. Offers a nice blend of thickness of texture and racy acidity.
About the producer
Owned by the Castéja family (of Ch. Batailley) since 1946, Ch. Doisy-Védrines produces a particularly rich and full-bodied style of wine, with around 80% of the vines Semillon. Although located in Barsac, the wines are bottled under the Sauternes appellation.