Chateau Doisy-Védrines Sauternes 2001

Having tasted the Doisy-Vedrines 2001 on numerous occasions, I was expecting great things. Here under blind conditions – it delivered. It has always sported a wonderful bouquet with well defined citrus-driven fruit, augmented by orange blossom and barley sugar scents, hints of lemon curd in the background. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity. Orange peel and apricot abound and lead to a focused and beautifully defined tense finish that contradict this estate’s tendency towards fatness and richness. This is a great Barsac from Olivier Castèja and has a bright future ahead. Drink 2014-2035

Neil Martin