Château Doisy-Daëne: Tasting & Drinking
There is no denying that I find the wines of Barsac, with their bright and vigorous acidity, exceptionally appealing. The wines of Château Doisy-Daëne are no exception; not only do they have the requisite richness and the typical acid backbone of the commune, they also have a very pure, defined substance of fruit. They have great harmony, a little less intensity than Château Coutet and Château Climens perhaps, but that is not meant to imply any lack of concentration. There is usually plenty of that.
When it comes to L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne, having read the script I think I am supposed to conclude that this wine is superior, with extra depth and intensity over the grand vin. As my notes and scores published below make clear, however, I often find this not to be the case. The issue for me is the use of 100% Sauvignon Blanc, a practice I find fascinating but the wine, ultimately, is missing something when compared to the grand vin. There is a reason, it seems, that Semillon rules in Sauternes and Barsac.
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