2014 Château Doisy-Védrines
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The 2014 Doisy-Védrines has a more petrol/resinous nose than its peers and, again, a little Germanic in style, but it lacks the panache of the Clos Haut-Peyraguey. The palate is balanced with a viscous entry and smooth with apricot and wild peach. Yet, I am seeking more mineralité and intensity on the finish that comes across as a bit simplistic against its peers. This tasted much better previously, hence the question mark against my score. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
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James Suckling
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Tasted blind. Mid gold and slightly darker than some 2014s. Rich aroma of apricots and barley sugar (British hard candy) and ripe pears. Richly viscous and sweet but could do with a little more acidity to balance. (JH)
80% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon, 5% Muscadelle. Tasted blind. Powdery, thick impression with lots of richness and ripeness. Not that much botrytis evident but satisfying. Herbal end. Long. (JR)
The 2014 Doisy-Vedrines has a tightly knit, backward bouquet that demands much more encouragement than its peers. The palate is well balanced with a viscous texture, extremely well judged acidity, poised with a beautiful quince and marmalade-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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.