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Château Doisy-Daëne 2016

Name: Château Doisy-Daëne 2016
Brand: Château Doisy-Daëne
SKU: 1094/16
Price: 50.166666666666664 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

2e cru classe -

Bordeaux

Barsac

- White - See details

Parker | 94

J. Robinson | 16+

Wine Spectator | 93

J. Suckling | 94

Vinous - A. Galloni | 91-94

Vinous Neal Martin | 96

€301.00 Incl. VAT

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€50.17 / Unit

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Packaging : a case of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€52.20

6 x 75CL

€301.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree Home delivery for orders exceeding €300
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château Doisy-Daëne wines

Marks and reviews

/20

Vinum

Of great density, juicy, fruity, long, with a supporting minerality. Excellently crafted.

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

A racy and pure style, with a honeysuckle note leading off, followed quickly by white peach, pineapple and yellow apple fruit flavors mixed with acacia and orange blossom hints. Best from 2022 through 2038. 3,583 cases made.

/100

Decanter

A lovely example of Barsac from the Dubourdieu stables from a fine vintage. Rich barley sugar notes combined with a touch of Asian spice, lime and a hint of salt/white pepper seasoning. Notes of honeycomb with an aftertaste of caramelised sugar and zest of orange rind. Fine balance between sweetness, fruit purity and acidity keeping the palate in check. Certainly not excessively sweet. There is plenty to enjoy here for lovers of Bordeaux dessert wines.

/100

James Suckling

There’s a wealth of rich, ripe apricots and sweetly fragrant peaches here, as well as a gently tropical edge. The palate is fleshy and richly sweet and offers smooth orange-marmalade flavors. Striking elegance and length here. A blend of semillon and sauvignon blanc. Drink or hold.

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Flowers, white peach, apricot and honeyed pineapple are everywhere. The finish delivers rich, sweet, juicy fruits, roasted nuts, tropical fruits and apricot.

/100

Jeb Dunnuck

One of the top sweet wines I was able to taste for this report was the 2016 Château Doisy Daëne. It’s a powerhouse of a Barsac, boasting a light gold color as well as a huge, exotic perfume of buttered oranges, tropical fruits, lemon curd, and tropical fruits. Deep, full-bodied, thick and opulent on the palate, it stays relatively light on its feet and balanced. It’s a thrill a minute and doesn’t pull any punches, and I promise it will put a smile on your face. Drink it any time over the coming 20-25 years.

/20

Weinwisser

Medium yellow with green highlights. Ripe peach and mirabelle tart, followed by peppery botrytis and dried apricots. On the palate, oily, full-bodied and powerful, with noticeable minerality and great charm. As always, a somewhat atypical Barsac: a heavyweight that still knows how to delight!

/20

René Gabriel

Kunz barrel sample 17: elegant, fresh, powerful bouquet, dried pears, kumquats, chalk, mint, fine citrus notes. Balanced, velvety, densely knit palate with firm acidity, creamy texture, fine acidity, dense, multifaceted aromatics, long, delicate finish with plenty of lingering flavors.

/20

André Kunz

Elegant, fresh, powerful bouquet with dried pears, kumquats, chalk, mint, and delicate citrus. Balanced, velvety, tightly knit palate with firm acidity, creamy texture, fine acidity, dense and varied aromatics, long, delicate finish with plenty of lingering flavors. 18/20 2022 - 2045

/20

Bettane+Desseauve

Precise, generously liqueurous, with the freshness specific to the vintage, a very classic Barsac.

/100

La RVF

A beautiful Barsac-style signature with pure, highly mineral fruit, lifted by delicate notes of grapefruit.

/100

Le Figaro Vin

Melon, candied pear and spices. Generous palate, slightly lacking pep.

/100

Yves Beck

Golden yellow. Complex bouquet with notes of peaches and apricots. A touch of salted caramel, crème brûlée, and, finally, a hint of minerality. Lovely freshness and density on the palate. A wine that combines power and finesse. Persistent finish. It has the potential to age for a long time. A great success.

/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

Pale, clear and bright color. Intense, pure, fruity nose. Delicate on the attack, very caressing as it develops, highly aromatic, with an airy body and a superb texture. The wine stretches out on the finish—long, flavorful, complex and deep. It scores many points in the final moments on the palate.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

Roger Voss

94–96. Barrel Sample. This wine has great freshness, shot through with acidity and a core of dry botrytis. The wine is rich while also structured. It will certainly be a wine to age.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Doisy-Daëne 2016

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays an intense golden hue, luminous and brilliant, characteristic of great Barsac sweet wines.

Nose

The nose reveals remarkable aromatic complexity, with notes of white fruit (white peach, nectarine), candied citrus (preserved lemon, orange peel) and apricot. The bouquet is enhanced by nuances of acacia honey, white flowers and sweet spices. The overall impression conveys crystalline finesse and aromatic purity that underscore the elegance of the Barsac terroir.

Palate

The attack is both supple and lively, carried by a structuring acidity that brings freshness and balance. The palate unfolds a creamy, silky texture, revealing flavors of ripe white fruit, candied citrus, honey and vanilla. The finish stands out for its remarkable length and complexity, with persistent notes of citrus and dried fruits. The whole reflects exceptional balance, where finesse prevails over power, avoiding any heaviness despite significant concentration.

Food and wine pairings

This Château Doisy-Daëne 2016 pairs beautifully with pan-seared foie gras or foie gras terrine. It also complements blue cheeses such as Roquefort with elegance, as well as desserts featuring white and yellow fruits (apricot tart, peach clafoutis). Sweet-and-savory poultry dishes with fruit also make excellent pairings.

Serving and cellaring

Château Doisy-Daëne 2016 is ideally enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. This wine can be enjoyed now but has aging potential through around 2050. It will gradually develop more complex aromas of dried fruits, honey and spices, while retaining its signature freshness.

Other characteristics

This sweet wine has a residual sugar level above 45 grams per liter, giving it a generous sweetness perfectly balanced by lively, structuring acidity, the hallmark of Barsac’s limestone terroir.

A Barsac of crystalline finesse and remarkable elegance

The estate

Owned since 1924 by Vignobles Denis Dubourdieu, Château Doisy-Daëne is a Second Growth (1855 classification) from Barsac, with vines rooted in fine clays over limestone—key to its structuring acidity and precise aromas. The estate stands out for four generations of family continuity and for major innovations, notably the dry Grand Vin Sec introduced as early as 1950.

The vineyard

The Château Doisy-Daëne vineyard spans around 15 hectares dedicated to the production of sweet wine, located on the Barsac plateau. The vines grow on shallow clay-sandy soils over a limestone subsoil. This geological feature allows the limestone to absorb water in winter and gradually release it to the vines during summer, promoting optimal ripening. The average vine age exceeds 40 years, ensuring remarkable concentration and aromatic complexity. The vineyard benefits from Barsac’s unique microclimate, created by the meeting of the cold waters of the Ciron and the warmer waters of the Garonne—ideal conditions for the development of noble rot.

The vintage

The 2016 vintage in Barsac was marked by contrasting weather conditions. Despite certain challenges during the season, the vintage produced wines of exceptional purity and freshness. The grapes reached remarkable ripeness, with optimal development of noble rot encouraged by autumn conditions. Harvesting was carried out in several successive passes (tries), selecting only berries with the ideal level of concentration and botrytization.

Vinification and aging

Château Doisy-Daëne 2016 was harvested by hand in multiple successive passes through the vineyard to pick only perfectly botrytized grapes. After gentle pressing, the musts fermented in oak barrels, with parcel-by-parcel vinification to preserve the characteristics of each lot. Aging took place in two stages: an initial period of around nine to twelve months in barrels, followed by a further nine to ten months in stainless-steel tanks. This method adds complexity while preserving the wine’s freshness and aromatic purity. Total aging lasts around nineteen to twenty-two months before bottling.

Grape varieties

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

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