Deeper in color than its peers, the Doisy-Vedrines 2010 has an animated bouquet with strong scents of tangerine, pink grapefruit and dried honey, although it is missing some delineation and refinement of one of Olivier Casteja’s best vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with a more promising viscous opening of tangy marmalade and quince. It actually improves in the mouth, with a defined and spicy finish. Hopefully, the aromatics will muster something to say with bottle age, as the palate is commendable. Drink now-2028.
Wine Spectator 2013 (93 Punkte)
A very ripe and broad style, with intense pineapple, passion fruit and mango notes, featuring a broad finish that takes on a toasted almond frame and a light accent of spiced nutmeg. For fans of the bigger style. Best from 2015 through 2030. –JM
René Gabriel (19 Punkte)
Mittleres Gelb, leuchtend. Herrliches, fein pfeffriges, erfrischendes Agrumenbouquet, ein Hauch Zitronengras und tropicale Früchte zeigend sich. Diese primäre Fruchtnoten setzen sich auch im Gaumen fort, helles Vanillin, extreme Länge durch seine feine Rasse. Ein brillanter Barsac, dem man dieser Fassprobe fast nicht widerstehen kann, um sich nicht (ausnahmsweise einmal...) einen kleinen Schluck zu gönnen.
