Château Doisy-Daëne

Bordeaux Sec Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc

8.833 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Bordeaux, France
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2016 vintage. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A hot year for white Bordeaux, but still zippy and zesty with a bitter grapefruit finish. I would have loved to see some Sémillon in the blend, but a nice wine anyway

2016 vintage. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A hot year for white Bordeaux, but still zippy and zesty with a bitter grapefruit finish. I would have loved to see some Sémillon in the blend, but a nice wine anyway

May 18th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

A nice white Bordeaux, aromas of stone, tropical & citrus fruits with some floral oak. On the palate flavors of pear, peach and lime citrus with oak wrapped in vivid acidity. Long finish ending with a tangy citrus edge. Tasting Sample.

A nice white Bordeaux, aromas of stone, tropical & citrus fruits with some floral oak. On the palate flavors of pear, peach and lime citrus with oak wrapped in vivid acidity. Long finish ending with a tangy citrus edge. Tasting Sample.

Sep 7th, 2020
Ken Z
9.1

Lemon tart and orange pith and floral notes on the nose. Lemon curd and honey on the dry palate. Bright, but well balanced acidity. Medium body and finish.

4/22/8/4/3+50=91

Lemon tart and orange pith and floral notes on the nose. Lemon curd and honey on the dry palate. Bright, but well balanced acidity. Medium body and finish.

4/22/8/4/3+50=91

Oct 10th, 2019
Shay A
9.2

Normally see their Sauternes dessert offering, so this was really cool to try. Very much true to the Bordeaux Blanc style (based on my limited experience). The nose here was reminiscent of the “super SauvBlancs” that are becoming popular out of Napa/Sonoma...grapefruit rind, crushed limestone but also a soft lemon cream note. Not heavy, nor light, it carried tropical fruits showing a kiss of oak barrel. Thanks @Benjamin Keator .

Normally see their Sauternes dessert offering, so this was really cool to try. Very much true to the Bordeaux Blanc style (based on my limited experience). The nose here was reminiscent of the “super SauvBlancs” that are becoming popular out of Napa/Sonoma...grapefruit rind, crushed limestone but also a soft lemon cream note. Not heavy, nor light, it carried tropical fruits showing a kiss of oak barrel. Thanks @Benjamin Keator .

Jun 1st, 2019
Matt Nason

Musty lemon funky love

Musty lemon funky love

Oct 26th, 2018
Ken Z
9.1

Drank 10/11/18. Tasting pour.

Nose of light citrus, minerality, and , creme brule.
Nicely balanced with lemon curd, white peach, and mineral. Nicely balanced. Medium finish.

3/22/8/5/3 +50 =91 pts.

Drank 10/11/18. Tasting pour.

Nose of light citrus, minerality, and , creme brule.
Nicely balanced with lemon curd, white peach, and mineral. Nicely balanced. Medium finish.

3/22/8/5/3 +50 =91 pts.

Oct 11th, 2018
Matt Trader

Incredibly young - beautifully delicate and seamless - underripe white pear, key lime, grapefruit rind, white pepper, jasmine, and crushed rocks.

2014 - 93 WS
2015 - 94 WS

Just gets better year to year, and this is just their dry Barsac!

Incredibly young - beautifully delicate and seamless - underripe white pear, key lime, grapefruit rind, white pepper, jasmine, and crushed rocks.

2014 - 93 WS
2015 - 94 WS

Just gets better year to year, and this is just their dry Barsac!

Apr 29th, 2018
Daron Watson

perfume of apricot, peach, citrus blossom & marmalade ~ similar flavors enter creamy & broad yet get focused w a vein of acidity, minerality & salinity ~ 100% Sauvignon Blanc

perfume of apricot, peach, citrus blossom & marmalade ~ similar flavors enter creamy & broad yet get focused w a vein of acidity, minerality & salinity ~ 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Apr 12th, 2018
Michelle Brater

peach/citrus aroma and taste. nice glass to relax.

peach/citrus aroma and taste. nice glass to relax.

Jun 15th, 2021
David Nicewicz

Stone fruits and some minerality to balance out this white BDX. Lovely summertime wine.

Stone fruits and some minerality to balance out this white BDX. Lovely summertime wine.

Aug 30th, 2020