Château Doisy-Védrines Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 1970
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Château Doisy-Védrines Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 1970: An elegant charmer from an outstanding vintage
The Château Doisy-Védrines Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 1970 is a remarkable testament to Barsac’s great tradition of sweet wines and a wine that, even after more than five decades, still captivates with its vibrancy and charm. The estate in Barsac, which emerged from the 1851 division of the historic Doisy estate, is the largest of the three Doisy estates at 27 hectares and is situated on the limestone plateau of Haut-Barsac, in the immediate vicinity of the Premier Cru estates Climens and Coutet. The château has been owned by the Castéja family since 1851, who, over generations, have developed it into one of the appellation’s leading estates.
The 1970 vintage was an outstanding year in Sauternes. Michael Broadbent awarded it five stars and described it as “an excellent Sauternes vintage thanks to a pleasant, sunny summer, ideal ripening conditions and botrytis”. The winemaking process follows the estate’s traditions: the botrytised grapes are harvested exclusively by hand in several passes (‘tries’) and rigorously selected before being fermented in barriques. The cuvée consists predominantly of Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
The tasting notes paint a picture of a wine at an advanced stage of maturity. Robert Parker awarded it90 points and described it as “a light, lovely wine” with a fragrant nose of honey, quince and a hint of acacia; on the palate, it is balanced and lively with notes of apricot, lemon cream and peach – “it lacks great depth or length, but it is so charming, so lovely and, after 38 years, so lively that one cannot resist its charm”. Vinum magazine describes the Doisy-Védrines from this era as “exceptionally elegant, with delicate notes of flowers and dried fruit, a hint of cocoa or truffle and a subtle note of bitter almond on the finish”.
Today, the 1970 Château Doisy-Védrines is a sought-after rarity. For lovers of great Sauternes, it offers a rare opportunity to experience a wine that bears the hallmark of one of Barsac’s most distinguished winemaking families and has retained remarkable elegance and vitality after more than five decades of ageing.
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Alcohol: | 14 |
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Colour: | white |
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Country: | France |
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Filling quantity: | 750 ml |
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Flavour: | sweet |
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Grape variety: | Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
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Product type: | Wine |
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Region: | Sauternes |
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Type of wine: | White wine |
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Vintage: | 1970 |
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Producer: | Château Doisy-Védrines |
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