2015 Doisy-Védrines, Sauternes (Previously $45)
SKU #1343778
93-95 points
Wine Advocate
The 2015 Doisy-Vedrines has quite an intense nose, perhaps less fat and honeyed than recent vintages, more finesse if not quite capturing the same level of details as the Doisy-Daëne this year. The palate is very promising with layers of honeyed fruit tinged with white chocolate and almond, a lovely swagger about this Doisy-Vedrines that reminds me of great vintages such as 1989. Always well priced, you won't harm your cellar with a case of Olivier Castèja's sumptuous Barsac. (NM)
(4/2016)
94 points
Wine Enthusiast
This luscious wine from Olivier Casteja is full of ripe fruit, apricots and honey. It comes from vineyards on the highest plateau in Barsac. Cut with lively acidity, and showing a light touch, it has both elegance and richness, and will age well over many years. Drink this wine from 2023. *Cellar Selection* (RV)
(9/2018)
94 points
Wine Spectator
Richer in style than the typical Barsac, with notes of almond cream and orange curd along with honeysuckle, white peach and toasted pineapple flavors. The long, unctuous finish lets the almond hint linger longest. (JM)
(3/2018)
93 points
Decanter
Rich, weighty apricot nose. Sleek and silky. Orange, peach and tropical fruit, refreshed by fine acidity – harmonious and elegant as well as opulent. (SB)
(12/2019)
93 points
James Suckling
A prototypical Sauternes with tons of marzipan and candied-orange character. A great balance of that with full sweetness, well-judged oak and enough acidity to give a clean, long finish.
(2/2018)
93 points
Vinous
The 2015 Doisy-Védrines is a little deeper in color and the bouquet sports a greater level of botrytis than its peers. For me, this does not quite have the precision and mineralité of Doisy-Daëne. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite precise and focused with a touch of spice toward the finish. This is a Sauternes where the quality is weighted more toward the mouth than the nose, but I can see some upswing with bottle age. (NM)
(7/2019)
K&L Notes
93 points Antonio Galloni for Vinous: The 2015 Doisy-Védrines is delicate, floral and beautifully lifted. Finely sketched and nuanced, the wine is pure class. White flowers, pineapple, apricot and candied citrus are all finely knit. From barrel, the 2015 was a bit more opulent, but today, from bottle, the impression is of a Sauternes that is light on its feet and quite sensual." (02/2018)
Composed of 80% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle.
