Doisy Védrines 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

Medium gold-colored with a greenish nuance, this is a fruit bomb-styled Sauternes revealing aromas of smoky oak overlaying orange marmalade characteristics. Uncomplicated, sweet, rich, concentrated, obvious, and blatantly commercial, it will drink well for 10-12 years.

Thick and racy, with vanilla, honey and allspice character. Full-bodied and very sweet, with spice and dried pineapple. Full-throttle sticky.

Grilled apricots and nectarines on the nose, rich in texture with clear marmalade and saffron spices, this is intense and full of character, with an emphasis on crème caramel on the finish. The older tertiary aromatics come through as it unrolls in the glass to show tobacco leaf and campfire smoke. Fermentation in 60% new oak. 125g/l residual sugar, 3.8pH. Harvest September 27 to October 30, over five separate passes through the vineyard. Drink 2021-2036.