2015 Doisy Daene
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Tasting Notes
Wow. This is really impressive with a fabulous density and style. So much mushroom, almond and dried apple, apricot character. Fresh and bright. Joyous. Mar 2016, www.JamesSuckling.com
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
More reviews and scores
Rippling with energy, this is pure and refined already, showing clearly defined chamomile, peach, pear and apricot notes that are bright and engaging. Still tight but very long, showing ample richness, with minerality in reserve. Mar 2016, James Molesworth, www.WineSpectator.com
The straight Doisy-Daëne is less sweet than the Extravagant bottling (see above), with 136 grams of sugar, and is Semillon, as opposed to Sauvignon-based. Typically refreshing and well balanced with the classic Barsac acidity complementing the peach and apricot fruit, this is delicate, perfumed and stylishly oaked. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2018-2028
Very lemony and floral, with precise, delicate aromas and flavours of citrus and saffron. A gentle wine – almost dainty in fact – and very pure, with lipsmacking acidity. Denis Dubourdieu said he won’t likely keep this in barrique for longer than 12 months. Apr 2016, Ian D'Agata, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2020-2035
About the producer
This Second Growth estate has origins dating back to the late 1800s. It is, however, under the ownership of the Dubourdieu family – who took over the Barsac property in 1924 – that Ch. Doisy-Daëne truly flourished.