Château Doisy-Védrines Sauternes 2005 - Grand Cru Classé
17/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Robert Parker
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
92-94/100
Wine Spectator
"One of the stars of this vintage!"
“The Knights of Védrines, who owned this estate for centuries (until 1840), would be proud of the work the Castéja family has done here. Doisy-Védrines is one of the stars of the 2005 vintage for its sublime elegance, richness, and finesse. A magnificent, delicate, and fragrant nose with a refreshing hint of botrytis that serves as an impressive introduction to a wonderfully pure Sauternes with extraordinary length. The wine is like an impeccably tailored suit on a perfectly sculpted figure. It is strongly reminiscent of their truly exceptional 1989 vintage.” (18/20 Berry Bros & Rudd - Wines and Spirits)
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Nose
Aromas of dried pineapple, apricot, and yellow fruits, with hints of flowers and honey
Palate
Pure, with lovely acidity, open, and very long on the finish
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it at any time as an aperitif with foie gras on toast or Serrano ham; as an appetizer with a warm goat cheese salad or a scallop carpaccio with fruity and sweet notes; as a main course with rabbit in Sauternes and honey; with blue cheeses; and with desserts
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Benchmark wine)
4-Star Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French winemaking)
About the wine:
Aromatically well-rounded, with a classic base of apricot and yellow fruits, nice acidity, a long, fresh, very well-crafted wine that feels fuller and more open than last year’s.
About the estate:
This estate, located near Doisy-Daëne and managed by Olivier Castéja, has the same type of limestone soil typical of the Haut-Barsac region and produces a classic sweet wine—rich, full-bodied, and well-rounded—that will appeal to everyone. We’ve come to appreciate the increased finesse it has shown in recent years, thanks to better protection against oxidation. The prices are reasonable.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2007 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Created when Doisy was divided into three estates, this cru is named after its former owners (until 1846), the Védrines family. It is located near Climens, Coutet, and the two other Doisy estates (Daëne and Dubroca). The château maintains low yields, producing a wine that ranks among the richest on the nose and the sweetest in Barsac. It takes between five and ten years to reach its full potential, at which point it achieves the distinction and brilliance of the appellation’s top wines.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2006 guide) 92-94/100
About the wine:
Notes of dried pineapple intertwined with honey and floral aromas. Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with fresh acidity and a spicy finish.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5/20
Rated "Recommended"
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
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