Geoffrey Binder, JJ Buckley, April 2012

60% sauvignon blanc, 40% semillon. Barrel fermented, then aged in 100% new oak. This differs from the grand vin with the noticeable presence of sauvignon blanc. Beautiful golden color with the slightest hint of green. This is a very large scaled and luxurious cuvee that emphasizes ripeness while still showing stunning mineral verve and freshness. Closed, but very precise. Ripe stone fruit flavors, rich apricot preserves, and orange marmalade along with tropical notes of pineapple and toasted coconut. Mouth coating and luxuriously textured, displaying additional notes of passion fruit, citrus, and white flowers enveloped in a long fresh finish. This is a baby and will need ample cellaring to really open up.

95 -97 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

The 2011 L'Extravagant does not have an explosive nose like other vintages, but one that unfurls in the glass with gorgeous ripe kiwi fruit, dried honey and quince. The palate possesses a ravishing entry with vibrant white peach and apricot notes; a silver thread of acidity that cuts through its viscous texture like a knife through (very sweet) butter. The tongue positively tingles with pleasure after this elixir has been ejected. This is nothing short of spectacular even if personally, I think the regular Doisy-Daene is just as worthy. Drink 2014-2040.

About Winery

The three Doisy vineyards of Barsac, Daene, Vedrines, and Dubroca, all stem from a single estate whose history is not well documented. The earliest records of Doisy come from the 18th century and they describe an estate south of Chateau Coutet owned by the Vedrines family. Though its early history is elusive, by the early 19th century the estate was recognized as one of the most prominent vineyards in Barsac. At some point in the 19th century, the single vineyard was divided by mandates of Napoleonic law. The largest portion of the vineyard stayed with the Vedrines family.  The second smaller portion was acquired by the Faux family which subsequently began the era Doisy-Dubroca, which was then acquired by the Daene family to produce Chateau Doisy Daene. The vineyards has switched hands a few times through the generations, but the Doisy Daene has consistently produced amazing wines that have captured the attention of wine connoisseurs the world over.

The Doisy Daene is very typical of the Barsac: a mix of red sand and clay with solid limestone bedrock and fossilized shellfish. The vines are largely vieilles vignes, although parts of the vineyard were intensively replanted in the 1940s and 1950s. The vineyard's 15.9 hectares are planted with extensive amounts of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle.

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