L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne 2012

The typicity of a great Sauternes wine

The property

Located in Barsac, in the Sauternes appellation, the Château Doisy-Daëne has belonged to the Dubourdieu family since 1924. Carried by three generations of winemakers, this Second Cru Classé in 1855 with an exceptional terroir produces sweet wines recognized among the greatest wines of Bordeaux. Since 2000, Denis Dubourdieu has been at the head of the property.

The vineyard

Château Doisy-Daëne is located on the terroir of the Barsac plateau in Sauternes. This area is characterized by its unique geological formation. It features a thin layer of clayey sands called "the red sands of Barsac" which rest on limestone subsoils. This porous limestone thus allows to regulate the water supply of the vine by returning the water stored during the winter. The wines of Château Doisy-Daëne are therefore distinguished by their exceptional finesse.

The wine

The Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne was born in 1990. This rare and exceptional cuvée was born from an experiment carried out by Denis Dubourdieu. He wanted to experiment with the creation of a cuvée from a sauvignon blanc affected by noble rot and pushed to the extreme. The grapes had thus been harvested in early November with a high sugar content, a high alcoholic potential and very concentrated berries. Since 1990, only very great vintages have been produced and in confidential quantities, from the historic plots of the property.

Blend

The Château Doisy-Védrines 2012 is the result of a blend of sémillon, sauvignon blanc and muscadelle.