Château Doisy- Daëne

Barsac 2 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Doisy-Daëne

MAR 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, spices, nuanced, fruit driven nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, apricots, detailed, elegant and nuanced, layered, long. Lovely balance. Superb aftertaste, just a wave of grace! 93-95

2018 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne 

MAR 19 Golden. 100SB Apricots, pineapples, some very ripe orange and lemons notes, orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, playful, mouthwatering, detailed, layered, elegant, pineapples, apricots, nuanced, rich yet subtle, almost a rose petal note or rose water, stunning length. 97-99

2018 Château Doisy-Daëne Sec

SEP 19 Pale lemon yellow. Some vanilla, smoky notes, minerals, grapefruits, lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, crisp, minerals, apples, detailed, mouthwatering, long. Light bitter note. 90

2018 Château Doisy-Daëne Sec

MAR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some vanilla, nuanced, lemons nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, playful, some grapefruits, long. 89-91

2017 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 18 Pale golden. Apples, peach, apricots, pineapples, pure and bright fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, detailed, playful, bright, elegant, lovely balance, long. 92-94

2017 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Pale golden. Incredibly pure apricots, pineapples, just a whiff of some exotic spices, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, creamy and nuanced, soothing, rich, incredible balance, dense, playful acidity. Gorgeous balance and never ending finish. 100

2017 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne 

APR 18 Pale golden. Peach, apricots, pineapples, focused and linear, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, nuanced, detailed, playful, marvelous acidity actually, bright, layered, subtle yet intense, mouthwatering, incredible length. Sauternes of the vintage once again. This is incredibly pure and filigree. The utter greatness of this one can be difficult to detect. If you ever get to try it. Enjoy it while meditating. The energy in this one is in a class of its own. 100

2017 Château Doisy Daëne Sec

OCT 17 20.000 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, some spices and faint smoky note nose, nettles. Fresh acidity, fruity, grapefruits, apples, some herbs, elegant texture, good length. 89

2016 Château Doisy Daëne

JUN 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples, playful, detailed, elegant and nuanced, refined, long. One of the wines of the vintage from Sauternes. 95

2016 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 17 Golden. Apricots, fresh, fruity, elegant nose, vanilla, anise touch, bright nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples, spices, elegant and nuanced, one of the more concentrated this vintage yet with the usual sublime freshness and elegance. One of the stars of the vintage. Long. 94-96

2016 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Pale golden. Apricots, touch of honey, floral high notes, layered, nuanced and elegant, refined nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, detailed, lovely balance, apricots, honey and pineapples, faint spicy touch mid palate and in the finish towards cinnamon, long. Light bitterness far back in the finish. 97

2016 L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne

APR 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, vanilla, touch of grapefruits, faint candied citrus notes nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, apples, minerals, detailed, playful, refreshing, superb balance, touch of black tea and bergamot, absolute beauty. Wine of the vintage in Sauternes, but very limited production as always. 95-97

2016 Château Doisy-Daëne Sec

MAY 19 Pale lemon yellow. Fresh, peach, grapefruits and citrus nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples, lemons and grapefruits, touch bitter finish. Aperitif at Fete de la Fleur. 89

2016 Château Doisy-Daëne Sec

OCT 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, peach, some minerals nose, light spicy touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, elegant, nuanced, playful. 90

2016 Doisy Daëne Sec

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, peach, light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, green apples, lemons and some vanilla, spices, good length. 89-91

2015 Château Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, pure nose, nuanced and detailed. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruit driven, elegant and nuanced, smooth, rounded, peach and pineapples, long finish. 95

2015 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apricots, pineapples, minerals, vanilla, detailed and precise nose, fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, intense, precise and detailed, nuanced, lovely balance, long. 94-96

2015 Doisy Daëne Sec

JUN 17 Pale lemon yellow. Refreshing, detailed, minerals, citrus, grapefruits and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, lemons, apples, peach, bright and crisp, long. 91

2015 Doisy Daëne Sec

JUN 17 Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, fruity, smoky, gooseberries and grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing, minerals, touch smoky, citrus, refreshing and lively. Long. 90

2015 Doisy Daëne Sec

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, grapefruits, ripe, elegant, fresh, lovely balance. 89-91

2014 Château Doisy Daëne

SEP 19 Golden. Intense pure fruity nose, apricots, pineapples and vanilla, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, pure and elegant, nuanced, detailed, layered, long. 94

2014 Château Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, pure, fruit driven nose, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, pure, peach, pineapples and apricots, gentle vanilla note, nuanced and long. 94

2014 Château Doisy Daëne

OCT 18 Towards golden. Apricots, fruity, nuanced, pineapples, nuanced, elegant nose, layered, fresh and pure. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, apples, nuanced, detailed, lovely balance, long. 93

2014 Château Doisy Daëne

JUN 15 Pale golden. Fruity nose, apricots, pineapples, elegant. Bit closed. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, playful, elegant and pure, long. Refined. 94

2014 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, some vanilla, pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded and detailed, almost creamy texture, long. 92-94

2014 Château Doisy Daëne L'Extravagant

MAR 15 Golden. Apples, pineapples, tropical fruits, intense, some vanilla, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, citrus, apples, pineapples, apricots, playful, intense, long. 95-97

2014 Doisy Daëne Sec

SEP 14 Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light lime and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, playful. Almost vibrant, mouthwatering, good length. 100% Sauvignon Blanc on limestone. 89

2014 Doisy-Daëne Sec

MAR 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, minerals, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, grapefruits, lemons, minerals, delicate, refreshing. 89-91

2013 Château Doisy Daëne

SEP 19 Golden. Bright nose, apricots, spices, vanilla, nuanced and detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, juicy, pure and fruit driven, refreshing and playful, long. 93

2013 Château Doisy-Daëne

OCT 18 Towards golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, some vanilla, spices, nuanced, scented nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pears, peach, pineapples, nuanced, detailed, elegant texture, long. 94

2013 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 18 Pale golden. Pineapples, peach, fruity, apricots, nuanced, pure nose, elegant and refined. Fresh acidity, fresh, playful, nuanced, detailed, apricots, pineapples, fruity, bright, elegant, long, mouthwatering. 94

2013 Château Doisy- Daëne
APR 14 Pale golden. Touch of burnt sugar below apricots, pineapples and fresh fruits, slight mineral note beneath. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, elegant, gives more on the palate, fresh and delicate, very long. 93-95

2013 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, peach, detailed and intense nose. Fresh acidity, intense, playful, nuanced and detailed, rich, long finish, superb. Served at Clos Floridene dinner. 97

2013 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Honey, pineapples, some cinnamon, detailed and layered nose, vanilla and spices. Rich. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruit driven, rich and dense, creamy, layered, touch of caramel in the back, layers of tropical fruits, intense and long. Sublime! 98

2013 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

OCT 18 Golden. Apricots, spices, nuanced, peach, pears, detailed, violets, layered nose. Fresh acidity, playful, vigorous, nuanced, detailed, creamy, layered, touch of tea, superb purity, long indeed. 96

2013 Doisy- Daëne Sec
APR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, very slight tropical note, ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, lively, crisp, fresh, detailed, lovely balance, fresh and lively, long. 89-91

2012 Château Doisy Daëne

OCT 18 Pale golden. Apricots, pure nose, detailed, intense, fresh, pineapples, fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples, peach, apricots, juicy if narrower, long. Lovely pure feel in this. 94

2012 Château Coutet

JUN 15 Pale golden. Some spices, peach, apricots, vanilla and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, peach, pineapples, quite pure fruity, nuanced, spices, long. 91

2012 Château Doisy- Daëne

JUN 13 Pale golden. Apricots, minerals, fruity and apples nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, refreshing and lovely purity, refined and long. 93

2012 Château Doisy- Daëne

JUN 13 Pale golden. Apples, apricots and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, nuanced and pure, elegant and refined, lovely balance, long. 93-94

2012 Château Doisy- Daëne

APR 13 Pale golden. Pineapples, apricots and apples nose, some minerals, very elegant. Fresh acidity, refreshing and playful, elegant if a bit easy going. Long. 90-92

2012 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Honey, apricots, vanilla, bit lighter nose than the 2013, but expressive. Fresh acidity, pineapples, apples, peach and apricots, elegant and playful, lovely balance, nuanced and long. A bit more of a ballerina. 95

2012 L'Extravagant de Doisy- Daëne

JUN 13 Only three barrels made, or about 900 bottles. Pale golden. Apricots. Fruity, pineapples, layered and complex nose. Extraordinary purity. Fresh acidity, gorgeous texture and structure, sublime, elegant and refined, complex, very long. 96

2012 Doisy- Daëne Sec

JUN 13 Watery lemon yellow. Lemons, minerals, a touch of grapefruit and a nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fruity and refreshing, long and elegant. 90

2012 Doisy- Daëne Sec

APR 13 Pale lemon yellow. Fresh and fruity nose, grapefruit and minerals. Fresh acidity, refreshing palate, good length. 87-89

2010 Château Doisy Daëne

SEP 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, light honey touch, some vanilla, quite intense and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples and apricots, intense and detailed, quite focused, long. 95

2010 Château Doisy- Daëne
MAY 14 Pale golden. Pineapples, apricots, fresh and elegant, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing and elegant, nuanced and long. 94

2010 Château Doisy- Daëne

JUN 13 Pale golden. Apples, apricots, pineapples and a pure feel, touch of minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, pure and refreshing, gorgeous playfulness, lively, long and refined. 94

2010 Château Doisy- Daëne

SEP 11 Golden. Pure and layered, stunning balance and texture, playful acidity, essence of elegance, long finish. 94-95

2010 Château Doisy- Daëne

MAY 11 Golden, more fatty texture than some in this vintage, still very fresh and lively, beautiful fruit, refined and elegant, long finish. 92-94

2010 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, apples, light vanilla, fruit driven nose, still young and almost tight. Fresh acidity, playful, almost vibrant, spicy, rich, dense, intense, layered, incredible body and complexity, this one is singing on all strings on the palate, has depth and soprano. Wow. And never ending finish. 100

2010 L'Extravagant de Doisy- Daëne
DEC 14 Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples and a richer and fuller style on the stunning nose. Fresh acidity, playful, pure, creamy, elegant and refined even if a bit subdued. Superb balance, gorgeous length, ever so slightly more shut than last bottle. 97

2010 L'Extravagant de Doisy- Daëne

JUN 13 Ten barrels made, biggest production of L'Extravagant made, about 3000 bottles. Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples and a richer and fuller style on the stunning nose. Fresh acidity, playful, pure, creamy, elegant and refined, and somewhat subdued. Superb balance, gorgeous length. 97

2010 L'Extravagant de Doisy- Daëne

JUN 13 Bright golden. Apricots, pineapples, pure and gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, gentle and caressing, superb elegance, playful and refined, subtle, very long. 96

2010 L'Extravagant de Doisy- Daëne

MAR 13 Pale golden. Intense nose, extremely complex and concentrated and still light on its feet and fresh. Very pure. Fresh and amazing acidity, superb balance, texture is beyond, velvety or rather creamy, so together, waves of flavours, when you think it's over, another wave comes in. Excellent. 97

2010 Doisy- Daëne Sec

JUL 13 Pale straw yellow. Yellow fruits, minerals and touch of beeswax. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing, lovely balance, good length. 89

2009 Château Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, detailed, intense nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, pineapples, peach, layered and detailed, long finish. Served at Château d’Yquem. 95

2009 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 19 Double magnum. Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, detailed, rich and pure nose. Fresh acidity, playful, rich and intense, rounded and elegant, nuanced, long. 93

2009 Château Doisy Daëne

MAY 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla still, fresh and fruity nose, lovely details. Fresh acidity, lively, creamy, fruity, apricots, detailed and elegant, long. 95

2009 Château Doisy- Daëne

APR 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla, fresh and fruity nose, bright. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples, peach, apricots, elegant, detailed, nuanced, playful and mouthwatering, long. 95

2009 Château Doisy- Daëne

MAR 13 Pale golden. Apricots, minerals, vanilla, a very fresh and pure nose, pineapples. Superb acidity, gorgeous balance, refreshing and lively, stunning purity, very long. Amazing. 96

2009 Château Doisy- Daëne

JUN 10 Lemon yellow. Lemon, orange, vanilla, pineapple, minerals, very complex and nuanced. Incredible acidity, so fresh, and still it seems so careful and tender, beautiful acidity/sweetness balance, gorgeous mouthfeel, fantastic texture, beautiful length. 96-98

2009 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden. Pineapples, cinnamon, touch of tobacco, floral and a hint of musk, incredible complexity and depth on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rich, intense, rounded, creamy, fruit driven mid palate before an intense finish with caramel and toffee thrown in fir good measure. Again, incredibly long. 98

2009 Doisy- Daëne Sec

JUN 10 Pale lemon yellow, fresh, elegant, some gooseberries, herbs, melon, touch of vanilla and minerals. Fresh acidity, mouthwatering, good body and slightly fat texture, very balanced and elegant, very long elegant finish. 90-92

2008 Château Doisy Daëne

OCT 17 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, minerals, peach, fresh and fruity, pineapples and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, peach, pineapples, intense, refreshing, lovely playfulness and balance, pure and long. 93

2007 Château Doisy Daëne

JUL 16 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla, fruity nose, elegant, detailed and youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, lovely fruit quality and balance, long. Enjoyed to the full on the night that I learned of the sad loss of Denis himself. 94

2007 Château Doisy- Daëne

APR 14 Golden. Fresh nose of apricots, pineapples and some faint minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded, elegant and detailed, delicate, elegant, refreshing, long finish. 93

2007 Château Doisy- Daëne

DEC 12 Bright golden. Apricots, vanilla, some honey and minerals. Layered. Fresh acidity, rounded and nuanced, refreshing and elegant, rich yet transparent. Long. 93

2007 Château Doisy- Daëne

NOV 10 Golden, vanilla and botrytis, minerals, honey, melon, apricots, very good acidity, cleans well, fresh, elegant, leaner style, fantastic length, wait at least ten years! 91

2007 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden with amber hue. Apricots, cinnamon, some spices, layered and rich, dense nose if not that intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, rich, caramel, apricots and spices, pineapples, peach, playful, superbly balanced, incredibly long. 100

2007 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

SEP 15 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, ripe nose, intense and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity and intense, detailed and rich, mouthwatering, very long. 96

2006 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 16 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, touch of caramel nose, more evolved than expected from last bottle. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, slight bitter note, long. 93

2006 Château Doisy- Daëne

MAR 13 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla, botrytis, pure feel and elegant. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant palate, lively, lovely body and texture, long. 92

2005 Château Doisy Daëne

JUN 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, intense, ripe and elegant nose, still youthful. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and detailed, playful, elegant, rich and long. 95

2005 Château Doisy- Daëne

OCT 13 Golden. Fruity, honey, melons and botrytis, bit tight nose now. Fresh acidity, fruity, some vanilla up front now, fuller palate, slightly bitter, long. 90

2005 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden with amber hue. Apricots, spices, rich, caramel, detailed, layered, touch of lemon curd nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, pineapples, layered, detailed, intense, creamy yet not fat, long. Touch bitter finish. Incredible length. 100

2005 L’Extravagant de Doisy- Daëne

APR 15 Golden. Apricots, caramel, pineapples, rich nose, intense and layered. Fresh acidity, intense, layered, fruity, ripe, rich, fuller palate, detailed and long, beautiful. 96

2004 Château Doisy- Daëne

MAY 14 Golden. Fresh, apricots, fruity, quite intense nose, nuanced and detailed. Fresh acidity, lively, leaner, delicate, elegant, refreshing, lovely, long. 92

2004 Château Doisy- Daëne

NOV 12 Golden. Fresh and pure nose, apricots and pineapples. Fresh acidity, superb balance, refreshing and the ever present purity of this estate. Long. 93

2004 Château Doisy- Daëne

JUL 10 Lemon yellow, apricots, pineapple, vanilla, fresh, complex, very pure. Fresh and sweetness/ acidity balance near perfect, complex, elegant, refreshing, fruity, great texture, long length. 91

2004 Château Doisy Daëne

JUN 09 Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, complex, fresh, pure nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, sweet, beautiful balance, lovely texture, fruit driven, long and complex. 93

2004 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

MAY 19 Golden with amber hue. Rich, nutty, some caramel, apricots, pineapples, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some raisins, apricots, pineapples, starting to show more developed notes, creamy and rounded texture, some caramel, smooth and silky, incredibly long. Amazing wine. 97

2004 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne

SEP 15 Golden. Rich, apricots, vanilla, intense, layered and complex nose, pure. Fresh acidity, layered and complex palate, creamy, detailed, candied orange, rich and playful, intense and fruity, very long. 96

2003 Château Doisy Daëne

OCT 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla and cinnamon notes, creme brulee notes, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity, pears, peach, pineapples, detailed, creamy, rounded, spices, touch smoky, long. 93

2003 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 18 Golden. Fruity, apricots, apple fake, quite intense, nuanced, detailed, playful, refreshing, exotic spices nose. Fresh acidity even if not as fresh as most vintages, fruity, peach, some honey, really spicy, detailed, intense, long. 93

2001 Château Doisy Daëne

OCT 17 Amber. Dark colour for the vintage, even if demi. Cork in perfect condition. Rich, fruity, apricots, pineapples, touch of raisins, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples, detailed, elegant, refreshing, some honey and raisins, long. 93

2001 Château Doisy Daëne

JUL 16 Golden. Apples, pears, pineapples, vanilla, some spices, elegant nose, towards apple cake, cinnamon, layered and deep nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, apricots, elegant, rich and intense, some spices, some caramel but mostly pineapples and apricots finish, long. 95

2001 Château Doisy- Daëne

FEB 15 Gullfarget. Aprikoser, vanilje, ananas, rik, intens og besnærende duft, lag på lag. Frisk syre, fruktig, sødmefull, intens i munn, rik, søte og modne frukter, lang finish, liten karamelltone mot slutten. 94

2000 Château Doisy Daëne 

JUL 19 Pale amber. Apricots, pineapples, some caramel and vanilla, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, apricots, peach, rich, something deep, not quite caramel, more creamy but not quite creme brulee either, long. 93

2000 Château Doisy Daëne

JUL 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some spices, vanilla, nuanced, quite dense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, apricots, nuanced, spices, layered, long. 92

2000 Château Doisy Daëne 

MAY 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, peach, minerals, some fruity notes, some vanilla, touch of caramel. Fresh acidity, fruity, peach, apricots, cinnamon, bit leaner palate, touch of nuts. Long if narrower finish. 91

2000 Château Doisy Daëne

MAY 17 Golden. Apricots, light anise touch, spices, fruity, pineapples, ripe nose, maturing. Fresh acidity, fruity, anise, some spices, pure pineapples, detailed, long. 94

1999 Château Doisy Daëne

JAN 05 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some spices, peach, detailed nose. Almost minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, nuanced, mouthwatering if a bit leaner, long. 92

1997 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, elegant, peach, passion fruits, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, detailed, apricots, some caramel notes, lovely texture, long. 94

1997 Château Doisy Daëne

JUL 16 Golden with amber tints. Almonds, almost raspberries, apricots and dried apricots, pineapples, rich, but not too intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, fairly rich, a slight bitter note, elegant, rounded, touch bitter finish, long. 92

1991 Château Doisy Daëne 

JUN 19 Golden with amber hue. Apricots, dried tropical fruits, raisins and exotic spices, detailed and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, detailed, dried fruits, some fruit stones, elegant texture, some caramel and crème brulée in the back, mostly fruit driven still, long. A beauty! 93

1991 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, lemons, caramel notes, cinnamon nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, pineapples, apricots, spices, some vanilla, detailed, long. Not the best bottle, but had been open three days when I tasted it. 92

1991 Château Doisy- Daëne

MAR 13 Never released from the estate, but sold to a few collectors and friends of the estate and family, in small quantities. Deep golden. Raisins, apricots, overripe apples. Fresh acidity, elegant, somewhat opulent, touch of caramel. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and lovely balance, long and pure finish. 92

1989 Château Doisy Daëne

OCT 18 Golden with amber hue. Apricots, pineapples, some spices, detailed, layered, some dates, touch of raisins nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, nuanced, apricots, spices, layered, intense, superb balance, long. 95-96

1988 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 18 Golden. Apricots, citrus, pineapples, fruity nose, detailed, little bit lean but fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, touch of raisins, light citrus note, touch of marmalade, long. 93

1981 Château Doisy Daene

SEP 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some caramel but surprisingly little for the age, quite youthful and bright nose actually. Touch of raisins. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, lighter, a touch of fruit stone bitterness, again peach, almonds, lovely balance, lighter general impression even if the elements are quite intense. Long finish. 91

1959 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 19 Amber. Rich, fruity, apricots, pineapples, layered and deep, caramel, honey, dense and rich nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, caramel, detailed, layered, long. 95

1959 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 19 Amber. Apricots, pineapples, dried fruits, nuanced, intense and layered, deep, some caramel. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, layered and intense, creamy, served at Academie du Vin de Bordeaux dinner. 96

1953 Château Doisy- Daëne

NOV 15 Amber. Dried fruits, some vanilla, crème brulée, raisins and exotic spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried fruits, figs, raisins and dried apricots, elegant and smooth texture, delicate, long. Beautiful body and balance. 93

1953 Château Doisy-Daëne

MAR 11 A level fill, superb bottle, reconditioned at the Château year ?? Golden with amber hue. Enormous complexity, crème brulée, apricots, caramel, dried fruits and prunes, difficult to describe correctly. Fresh acidity, almost dry now, beautiful texture and balance, very long finish. 92

1949 Château Doisy Daëne

SEP 15 Deepish golden. Raisins, light nutty note, some floral notes, lightly scented, mature nose, elegant and detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant, detailed, quite playful and lively, somewhat oxidized, smooth texture, lovely balance, long finish. 94

1948 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 18 Amber. Apricots, caramel, raisins, detailed, intense, nuanced, layered, the depth and grace of this one! Fresh acidity, smooth texture, detailed, nuanced, playful, superb balance, intense and detailed, layered and long. Directly from the estates cellar. 96

1948 Château Doisy Daëne

APR 18 Had beside the above bottle, also directly from the estates cellar shows how differently two bottles with same life cab be. This one, amber, intense molasses, intense raisins and caramel nose and palate, spicy. Layered but lacks the lift of the other bottle, long. 93

1945 Chateau Doisy- Daëne

JAN 08 Deep golden, again fresh acidity, some dried fruits again, unfortunately lacks complexity and length. 82

1943 Château Doisy Daëne

JUN 17 Amber, golden rim. Raisins, dried apricots, touch of spices, light cinnamon note, very delicate and tender nose. Apple cake. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity still, dried fruits, some caramel, touch salty, raisins and light spicy note, very elegant texture, long. 93

1942 Chateau Doisy- Daëne

JAN 08 Deep golden, gunpowder! Minerals, flint, some dried fruits, great acidity, not too sweet, dried apricots and raisins, good balance, long finish. 93