2016 Petite Vedrines Sauternes

Light and floral with honeyed peaches and a touch of cinnamon and vanilla on the nose. The palate is explosive with a really intense drive of fruit, with honeyed peach, papaya, pear and pineapple balanced by properly zesty acidity which cuts through the tropical fruit and gives great lift. It's both luscious and fleet of foot, gently caressing the palate and finishing with a citrus zing and great length.

About the producer

Doisy-Védrines's 27 hectares of vineyards are situated on the highest plateau in Barsac and are planted with 80% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. The grapes are picked in several "tries" and the yields are painfully low, even by Sauternes standards. Fermentation starts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats for around a week before the must is transferred to 100% new oak barriques. The wine remains in barrique for 18-20 months. Doisy-Védrines is one of the richest and most full-bodied wines in Barsac and it significantly uses the Sauternes AC rather than the Barsac one. It needs at least 5 years of bottle ageing and the best vintages will keep for up to 25 years.