Château Doisy Daëne, 2ème Cru Classé, Barsac
    Château Doisy Daëne

    Château Doisy Daëne, 2ème Cru Classé, Barsac, 2022

    92/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    93-95/100
    The Wine Independent
    95-97/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2022

      6x75cl

      EP

      £189.50

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A standout of the UGC tasting, Doisy Daene pokes its head above the parapet with a raft of complex, high toned aromas; jasmine tea, honey, fresh herbs and pineapple, to name just a few. Not so much a dense, warm sweetie, there is real elegance, refreshment and refinement this 2022 Barsac. Produced from 92% Semillon and 8% Sauvignon Blanc, botrytis arrived late but it was good when it came. Fermentation was carried out in barrique and aging takes place in 30% new oak for 10 months and then it is racked in to tank where it is allowed to harmonise and tighten up before bottling. Long, sweet and well-balanced, a contender for our favourite sweet wine. 138g/l residual sugar and pH 3.89.

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    Critic Reviews

    93-95/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    Made from 100% Semillon and with 150 g/L residual sugar, the 2022 Doisy Daene is pale to medium straw in color. The nose is quite closed to start, offering glimpses at notes of baked peaches, lemon meringue pie, and cedar chest, followed by wafts of sea spray, chamomile tea, and powdered ginger. The palate is full-on decadent, featuring rich, sweet layers of flavor and plenty of savory accents, finishing long with just enough freshness.
    drinking window 2026 - 2050
    date of review 06/2023
    95-97/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Doisy-Daëne has an intense bouquet that blossoms in the glass: dried honey, quince and honeysuckle, with light saffron scents emerging with time. The palate is brimming with tension, razor-sharp acidity, quince and tangerine, leading to a slightly peachy, vivacious finish. What a wonderful "DD" from Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu.
    drinking window 2027 - 2057
    date of review 05/2023
    92/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Pale gold in colour, with dried apricot, frangipane, honeysuckle and baked mirabelle plum, offset by a welcome bitter edge of rosemary that gives contrast. Rich in texture, this is luscious and intense. Dubourdieu family are the owners at this legendary Barsac estate, and the fact that even here the balance is challenging is a clear sign to me that there is an issue with freshness in the sweet wines this year. Ageing starts with 10 months in oak barrels, this is followed by 9 months in stainless steel tank before bottling. Tasted twice at different temperatures, and the key takeaway is that they need to be served cold to maximise the perception of acidity. I was a huge fan of this wine last year, and I would urge you to look out for the 2021 vintage to really capture the spirit of this excellent property.
    drinking window 2023 - 2036
    date of review 05/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Barsac
    abv:
    14%

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