Château Doisy-Védrines: Vineyards
The Château Doisy-Védrines vineyard remains the largest of the three Doisy estates, with 35 hectares of vines to its name, these having an average age of over 40 years. It is a single block of vines, covering an area considerably less than that which was planted up in previous centuries, associated with an attractive roadside château which displays a mix of architectural styles, the oldest part being a small tower dating from the 16th century.
The vines are planted on a terroir which is fairly typical of the region, dominated by the red soils of Barsac, a mix of limestone, sand and also some clay, over a fissured limestone bedrock peppered with fossilised shellfish exactly as can be found at Château Doisy-Daëne. As for the varieties planted, the vineyard is dominated by Semillon, accounting for 80% of all plantings, the remainder being a mix of Sauvignon Blanc (10%), Sauvignon Gris (5%) and Muscadelle (5%). Other than some replanting in 1993, switching one parcel from Muscadelle to Semillon, these figues have changed very little in recent years.
