Chateau Doisy Daene 2020 Barsac

Product info about Chateau Doisy Daene 2020 Barsac

Chateau Doisy Daene 2020 Barsac is a sweet white wine from Barsac in Bordeaux, from an estate classified as a Second Cru Classé in the 1855 ranking for Sauternes and Barsac. Its origin in Haut-Barsac, on an argilo-limestone plateau, is an important part of the wine's identity and helps frame the style: concentrated, botrytised fruit with the freshness expected from this appellation.

The 2020 vintage stands out because it is made from 100% sémillon. The grapes are hand-harvested in successive selective passes, plot by plot and trie by trie, to capture the concentration brought by noble rot. Fermentation takes place in barriques, followed by an average ageing period of around twelve months, with the oak described in the available notes as supportive rather than dominant.

At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of Barsac we value for the way it brings sweetness, richness and acidity together. The tasting notes point to ripe yellow and exotic fruit, honeyed depth, citrus lift and a long, fresh finish. With a reported production of 19,800 bottles and the last bottles now becoming scarce, the 2020 has a quietly limited character.

Recognition for this vintage has been strong, including 2 stars and a Coup de Cœur from Guide Hachette, alongside high scores from La Revue du Vin de France, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast and Jancis Robinson. More importantly, those comments echo the same impression in the glass: concentration, botrytised intensity, freshness and length.

In the glass, Chateau Doisy Daene 2020 shows a yellow to golden-yellow colour. The aroma is built around ripe yellow fruit and exotic fruit, with peach, pear, pineapple, mango, quince, kumquat and mandarin. Honey, candied fruit, orange peel, citrus zest, ginger, saffron, nutmeg, white flowers and a light almond note add further detail.

The palate is rich and sweet, with a creamy, viscous texture, yet fresh acidity gives it tension. Citrus, tropical fruit, candied apple, pear, quince, yuzu, lime, pineapple and honey come through clearly. The finish is described as long, with fresh, spicy and lightly mineral accents, at times showing a chalky or stony impression.