1967 Château Doisy-Védrines
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This rare wine was poured blind by Olivier Castèja while at the château. The 1967 Château Doisy-Védrines has a deep gold/auburn color. The nose is quintessential Barsac: slightly nutty with tangy Seville orange marmalade and quince (actually reminiscent of mature Tokaji.) That Hungarian theme carries across onto the palate, which has good acidity with tangy mandarin and quince towards the finish. Good length here. In some ways it reminds me of a more mature version of the ’89, but it is not a complex ’67 it must be said. Drink now. Tasted September 2008.
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
About the producer
Owned by the Castéja family (of Ch. Batailley) since 1946, Ch. Doisy-Védrines produces a particularly rich and full-bodied style of wine, with around 80% of the vines Semillon. Although located in Barsac, the wines are bottled under the Sauternes appellation.