2023 Château Doisy-Védrines Sauternes Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2023
Château Doisy-Védrines (Sauternes)
Candied citrus, honeysuckle, sweet, yellow, and orange tropical fruits, and spiced honey notes create the nose and the palate here. The wine is zesty, with sweetness and a racy finish. Drink from 2027-2045. 12 Views Tasted Apr 2, 2026Candied lemons, mango, honey, spice, and yellow, tropical fruits slathered in honey are at work here. The wine is zesty, with sweetness and a racy finish. Drink from 2027-2040. 92-94 Pts. 1,688 Views Tasted May 4, 2024 |
When to Drink Chateau Doisy Vedrines, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Doisy Vedrines can be enjoyed on the young side with no decanting. In fact, it is delicious and quite a treat young, even on release!
However, like all great wines, Chateau Doisy Vedrines is much better with age and does not reach full maturity until it's at least 8-12 years of age, or in some years, perhaps even longer in the best vintages. But that is unrealistic for 99% of the world's wine drinkers. So, enjoy it on any special occasion that calls for it.
Serving Chateau Doisy Vedrines with Wine and Food Pairings
Chateau Doisy Vedrines is best served at 14 degrees Celsius, 57 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine will naturally warm in the glass, while it develops more aromatic complexities and fleshes out.
Chateau Doisy Vedrines can be served with seafood dishes, especially shellfish, lobster, crab, and oysters on the half shell. Foie gras is a perfect pairing with its natural sweet, salty and savory characteristics.
Chateau Doisy Vedrines can also be paired with roasted chicken, veal, and pork dishes that are either spicy or prepared with a touch of sweetness. Spicy Asian cuisine, raw fish, like sushi or sashimi, and cheese, both hard and soft also make great pairings with Chateau Vedrines.