2024, Château Doisy-Daëne, BARSAC, Grand Cru Classé, Grand Vin de SauternesLast year EP $69. 00 Bordeaux Blend: Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc. This Barsac property has been owned by the Dubourdieu family since 1924. Pale bright gold. Caramelized apricots, intense floral profile. Super creamy and sensuous, long, rich apricot flavours. Super rich, intense finish, saline with a little lemon, lime and bitters. Katharine Maude 05 04 2025 Grilled apricots and lime zest, rich without being heavy, luscious and so good, a clear sign that

then barrel ageing followed by a year in bottle before release

It has an attractive nose with bright black cherry and wild strawberry fruit and fine mineralité

I suspect it will flesh out with further élevage to become even more impressive

Still concentrated and serious

Maturation in 50% new oak

this feels very persistent and utterly charming

attractively concentrated for this appellation

bilberry and fresh cherry pit seduction

easy over the palate

There's just a little reduction on the nose

so this next vintage 2021 will be certified

Drinking Window: 2028 - 2038