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Doisy Védrines 2003 37.50cl

2ème Cru Classé | Sauternes | Bordeaux | France
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92 Robert Parker
It is against my better judgment to taste the sweet wines of Barsac and Sauternes at such an early age, as I find they typically require at least 12 months to reveal the definition/delineation so essential in these creamy, creme brulee, and honeysuckle-flavored offerings. Nevertheless, because this vintage is so highly regarded, I tasted through most of the top estates. The 2003s appear to be somewhat in the style of the 1990s, with high levels of residual sugar (higher than 2001 for the most part) as well as botrytis, low acidity, and fat, full-bodied personalities. This region?s harvest began extremely early (early September), and was completely finished within three weeks. It does not appear that the nobleness and racy richness of the 2001 vintage will be found in the 2003s, but readers who like the big, flamboyant, over the top style of the 1990s will enjoy the 2003s even more than I did. Unlike most of my red wine tastings, this offering was only tasted once. Readers should keep in mind that this a very early, pre-bottling judgment from very unevolved wine that is not nearly as defined and easy to evaluate as the reds.
89 Wine Spectator
Wow. This shows superintense aromas of dried pineapple, apple tart and pecan pie with honey. Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with lovely honey character and a medium finish. Not as good as the 2001. Best after 2009. 2,500 cases made. ?JS
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Château Doisy-Védrines
Les Chevaliers de Védrines ont officié à la tête de ce domaine pendant des siècles, lui léguant leur nom. Inclus dans le fameux Classement de 1855, il a été acquis par les propriétaires actuels au milieu du XIXe siècle. Doisy-Védrines est perché sur la crête argilo-calcaire du Haut-Barsac où ses sols sont labourés de façon traditionnelle et les raisins vendangés à la main en plusieurs passes (jusqu' à 6 ou 8). La fermentation et l’élevage se déroulent en fûts de chêne français. L'alliance des techniques modernes et traditionnelles confère au Château Doisy-Védrines sa richesse caractéristique et sa finesse typique des meilleurs flacons de Sauternes. La production annuelle s'élève à 36 000 bouteilles. Dans leur jeunesse, les vins sont bien équilibrés et gourmands, surtout à l'apéritif, tandis que les vieux millésimes sont un délice à la fin d'un repas.