2020 Chateau Doisy Daene 12 Pack

96 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Rich and powerful, this is a seductive Barsac that has a great balance of acidity and sweetness, nothing too over the top, full of lime zest and mandarin, with tongue-licking slate on the finish. Great stuff, extremely well balanced. A yield of 16hl/ha. 10 months in barrel for ageing followed by nine months in stainless steel.

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

A dense wine, rich and full of ripe fruits, this has intense honey and young spice and tropical fruits. Its balance is completed by the wine's acidity and fresh aftertaste. Drink from 2027.

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

93–95. Barrel Sample. The wine has a poise and the lightness to be expected from a Barsac. Finely perfumed and with apricot and honey flavors and considerable acidity, the wine is set for a long future.

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Peter Moser - Falstaff

Light golden yellow, silver reflections. Delicate vanilla, banana and yellow peach, blossom honey and mango. Juicy, good complexity, apricot and honey, notes of baby banana, elegant and very persistent. Superb potential.

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Peter Moser - Falstaff

Light golden yellow, silver reflections. Delicate vanilla, banana and yellow peach, a touch of honey blossom, fine mango touch. Juicy, good complexity, fine honey, delicate acidity, integrated wood savouriness, a touch of baby banana, elegant and long lasting, mineral on the finish, certain ageing potential.

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James Suckling

Mangoes, peaches, lemon pie and honey on the nose. Hint of mushrooms. It’s medium-bodied with excellent balance and a savory element to the sweet tropical fruit. Gorgeous length.

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Peter Moser - Falstaff

Pale yellow-green, silver reflections. Subtle smoky notes underneath fresh herbs, white pear, some gooseberries, with a mineral touch. Taut, lively, green apples, a fresh acidity, juicy and long lasting, a lively food companion, limes in the aftertaste.