The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Château Doisy-Védrines Doisy Védrines 2002 75cl2ème Cru Classé | Sauternes | Bordeaux | FranceSold outSize 75 clAll vintages 1943 1948 1955 1961 1988 1990 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2025 Critics scores 91 Robert ParkerI suspect most readers will find it hard to get excited about the 2002 vintage for the sweet wines of Barsac and Sauternes after what appears to be a prodigious 2001. However, 2002 is a very fine year for this region, possibly superior to any of the vintages between 2000 and 1991. The wines possess plenty of botrytis, but neither the impressive definition nor supreme elegance of the 2001s. This is a sweet, full-bodied, fat, concentrated, intense effort that was showing well in September, 2003.90 Wine SpectatorSpicy and rich, with lots of apple pie and cream character. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with lots of caramel and almond character. Long finish. Outstanding intensity. Better than the 2003. Best after 2009. 3,500 cases made. ?JS Producer Château Doisy-VédrinesThe Chevaliers de Védrines owned this estate for centuries and passed down their name. Included in the 1855 Classification, it was acquired by the present owners in the mid-19th century. Doisy-Védrines is located on the clay-limestone rise in Haut-Barsac. The soil is ploughed the traditional way and the grapes are picked by hand in several waves (up to 6 or 8). Fermentation and ageing take place in barrels (exclusively French oak). The combination of modern and traditional techniques gives Château Doisy-Védrines its trademark richness and finesse typical of the finest wines of Sauternes. Annual production amounts to 36,000 bottles. When young, the wine is well-balanced and very delicious, especially as an aperitif. Older vintages are a delight at the end of a meal.