2005 Doisy Daene - L'ExtravaganceColour : Dessert Producer : Doisy Daene Label Name : L'Extravagance Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : Barsac Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2005 Capacity : 375 ml Half Bottle Rating : RP96 Robert Parker Wine Advocate Tasting Note : The 2005 LExtravagant de Doisy Dane has 3. 9grams of acidity, 192 grams per liter of residual sugar and 12. 3% alcohol. The 2005 has a powerful bouquet with honey, mandarin, a touch of petrol and yellow

A seamless and great one

and possibly the best Maiden tasted to date

providing ideal material for a vertical study of this wine across contrasting conditions

sandalwood and black truffle

classically styled bouquet with wild strawberry

almost tannin texture that gives a definite bite

This expression hits all the major cornerstones of a great Barolo

there is no contest

Darmagi is decidedly medium in body

bright acidity and concentrated fruit gives the wine both immediate appeal and remarkable ageing potential

sweet bouquet of black cherries

Vinous 96 pts