2018 Chateau Doisy Daene 1500ml

97 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Poised and focussed, this gentle golden wine is easily one of the most successful of the vintage here. It has the beautiful pull between sweetness and acidity that not everyone has achieved in this late-harvest year. The texture is luscious and silky, but the flavours are bright and heading towards tart, with notes of lime, papaya and passion fruit. It's very good quality, showing clear minerality with a sense of life and freshness. A delicious wine, great job. 30% new oak.

97 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

As with the main wine at Doisy, this is a huge success in the vintage. It offers stunning texture with flavours that hug your palate, gripping on tightly with concentration but shot through with seductive power. A lovely wine, and at 25hl/ha from a good yield too. Delicious.

96 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Silky texture, noteable gunsmoke and cigar box that deepens the complexity and sense of interest, set alongside the citrus fruits, lime blossom and soft spices. Has interest and sets itself apart. 30% new oak.

93 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Plump, with tasty pineapple chutney, mango and creamed peach notes backed by acacia honey on the broad finish. Lovely fruit, just missing the zip of the great years.

93 POINTS

Wine Spectator

A pure rapier of a white, bristling with racy tension as its white peach, fleur de sel, honeysuckle and star fruit flavors whistle through. Long, tightly focused finish. Serve with oysters now or age a touch and pair with Asian food.

93 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Stars of all styles of white wine in Bordeaux, the Dubourdieu family has produced a delicate, perfumed white. Apricot compote is layered with honey and acidity, giving the wine a fine lift. Textured and still young, the wine will be ready from 2025.

93 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

92–94. Barrel Sample. Botrytis is an important element in this wine. It gives dryness and also sustains the ripe fruits and lemon peel flavors. At the same time, the wine has great poise and freshness.

93 POINTS

James Suckling

Serious density and spiciness with a full body, lovely sweetness and a flavorful, spicy finish. Lovely botrytis. Points: 93-94