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Doisy Vedrines 1997
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the Doisy-Védrines vertical at the château, the 1997 Château Doisy-Védrines has a noticeably deep colour, much like the 1999. This nose is lacking a little definition, perhaps too oxidative with notes of walnut oil, linseed and orange peel. The palate is powerful although lacks the finesse that more recent vintages have shown. There is "burly" honeyed and apricot-tinged fruit with a touch of mandarin and lemongrass. It is just a little too assertive on the finish and I notice some Tokaji notes on the aftertaste. Tasted September 2008.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted three of four times with some bottle variation (including a muted bottle at a "Wine" magazine tasting rated only 16 out of 25). Tasted again in October 2003: the nose contains a boatload of honey, apricot and marmalade fruit on the nose. Typical of Vedrines style: rich and lavish. The palate is well-balanced, good acidity with good levels of botrytis. Unctuous and quite decadent though with a propensity to age. An irresistible wine.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the Doisy-Vedrines vertical at the chateau. A deep colour, much like the 1999. This nose is lacking a little definition, perhaps too oxidative with notes of walnut oil, linseed and orange peel. The palate is powerful although lacking the finesse that more recent vintages have shown. Burly honeyed, apricot tinged fruit with a touch of mandarin, lemongrass and apricot. Just a little too assertive on the finish, which does have pretentions towards Tokaji on the aftertaste. Drink now-2018. Tasted September 2008.
About the Producer
The Chevaliers de Védrines owned this estate for centuries and gave their name to it. Included in the 1855 classification, it was acquired by the family of the present owners in the mid-19th century. Doisy-Védrines is located on the clay-limestone rise in Haut Barsac. The soil is ploughed the traditional way and the grapes are picked by hand in several waves (up to 6 or 8). Fermentation and ageing take place in barrels (exclusively French oak). The combination of modern and traditional techniques gives Château Doisy-Védrines its trademark richness and finesse typical of the great growths of Sauternes. Annual production amounts to 40,000 bottles. When young, the wine is well-balanced and very pleasant, especially as an aperitif. Older vintages are a delight at the end of a meal.
