L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne 2023

With the potential for an even higher score given how good it is, this 100% Sauvignon Barsac shows vivid pink grapefruit, orchard peach and tangerine, with focused botrytis-derived spices of nutmeg, saffron and green peppercorn, and remarkable energy (5.4 grams of acidity per litre) leading to a long, echoing finish with gorgeous lift. Crafted from grapes picked with the most highly developed noble rot, yet reflecting the cooler side of the 2023 vintage, the result is excellent balance, expressing the exceptional finesse of Barsac’s porous limestone subsoils. Fermentation in 100% new oak barrels. 195 g of residual sugar per litre.