1971 Doisy Vedrines
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The 1971 Doisy-Védrines clearly possesses expressive aromatics, offering scents of apricot, honey and marmalade. The palate is svelte and harmonious with citrus-driven fruit, tangerine and Seville orange marmalade. What it lacks is a sense of fanning out on the finish, fails to "kick on" like other 1971 Sauternes. Nevertheless, it is an attractive Barsac in its dotage. Tasted from a bottle from my personal cellar.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 1971 Château Doisy-Védrines was poured blind against is Château Rayne-Vigneau 71 in Bordeaux. It clearly sports the more expressive set of aromatics, offering scents of apricot, honey and marmalade. The palate is svelte and harmonious with citrus-driven fruit, tangerine and freshly cut marmalade. But what it lacks is a fanning out of flavor on the finish, which is a little linear and rather abrupt. Perversely I have fonder memories of the 1970 Doisy-Vedrines, but this is still a very attractive wine that could last a few more years. Tasted February 2008.
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.