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2011 Doisy-Vedrines Sauternes Blend
Sauternes Blend: 6000ml
$344.99
points awarded:
ST 90-93 WA 90-92 WE 95-97 WS 94-97Geoffrey Binder, JJ Buckley, April 2012
80% Semillon, 15% sauvignon blanc, 5% muscadelle. Fermented and aged in oak barrels, of which 60% are new. The vines are planted on mixed clay and limestone soils. Slightly cloudy light gold color. The nose is expressive, with lemon oil, orange rind, and ripe yellow stone fruit aromas. The palate mirrors the nose, adding a wonderful background streak of wet stone along with ample notes of saffron and spice from the botrytis. A great combination of ripeness and freshness. Enjoy over the next 10-20 years.
90 -92 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012
The 2011 Doisy-Vedrines has a far more taciturn bouquet than the Doisy-Daene, offering its trademark tropical, peachy aromas that will hopefully develop more delineation throughout its maturation. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry. There are attractive spicy notes and a satisfying build in the mouth towards its botrytis-rich, tropical finish, although on this occasion I find it needing more tension to merit a higher score. Drink 2014-2030.
90 -93 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, August 2012
Deep yellow-gold. Sexy, perfumed nose offers pineapple, honey, nutmeg, marzipan and spicy oak. Big, rich and voluminous as Doisy-Vedrines tends to be, but more refined than usual in 2011, offering enticing, sweet flavors of exotic fruits, spices and honey. Finishes long and sweet, with sexy oak notes of spice and coconut and plenty of spicy botrytis.
95 -97 points,
Wine Enthusiast, May 2012
A gorgeous wine that offers a firm, botrytis character, with aromas of spice, apple and orange zest. It's powerful and meant for long aging. - R.V.
94 -97 points,
Wine Spectator, April 2012
A bright, almost chiseled style, offering fresh-cut pineapple, quince and candied Meyer lemon flavors, with a long, floral-filled finish. Seriously long, with lovely lacy detail already showing on the finish. Should be long-lived.-J.M.
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