Doisy Daene Sauternes 2015 750ml

Characterized by dried tropical fruit, candied apricot, citrus and honey, the sweet wines of Barsac are always balanced by a bright beam of acidity. While technically also part of the Sauternes region, Barsacs sandy and limestone soils produce a lighter version in comparison. Its main grapes are the same: Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle.

Critical Acclaim

97 Wine Advocate

The 2015 Doisy-Daene has a detailed bouquet, very correct, nothing showy or flamboyant as is typical of Denis Dubourdieu’s Barsac. The palate is extremely well balanced and very pure: citrus fruit infusing the honeyed botrytis, veins of white peach and quince, leading to a very precise and sustained finish that leaves you with a smile on your face…and the wine ain’t even finished yet! Just a wonderful wine – full of class and nascent joie-de-vivre. Chapeau Denis!

96 Jeb Dunnuck

Another blockbuster Barsac is the 2015 Chteau Doisy Dane from proprietor Denis Dubourdieu. This huge, opulent, awesome wine gives up layers of white peach, caramelized citrus, and white flowers, and stays shockingly pure, polished, and precise on the palate for a wine of this richness and scale. Its an awesome wine to drink over the coming 2-3 decades.

96James Suckling

Wow. This is really impressive with a fabulous density and style. So much mushroom, almond and dried apple, apricot character. Fresh and bright. Joyous.

96 Wine Enthusiast

This is opulent and rich, with wonderful gingery spice and layers of acidity and orange zest. The wine is full of pure, clean and ripe fruit flavors.

95 Vinous

The 2015 Doisy-Dane is compellingly beautiful. Beams of crushed rocks, petrol, lime and white flowers give the 2015 distinct Riesling-like inflections. Candied citrus, passion fruit and a host of more tropically-leaning notes develop in the glass. Creamy, textured and yet also light on its feet, the 2015 is a wine of total precision and class.

94 Wine Spectator

This has nice intensity, with bright verbena, green plum and mirabelle plum notes streaking ahead, backed by more flattering persimmon and creamed yellow apple flavors. A bitter citrus thread gives the finish tension. Nicely done, in the fresher style. Best from 2020 through 2035.