Doisy Daene Extravagant Barsac 2002

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Doisy Daene
Label Name:
 
Extravagant Barsac
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Barsac (Sauternes), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10°C

Awards/Ratings
Average aggregator score ~97/100; extremely

Tasting Note
Intensely sweet, honeyed botrytis character: candied apricot, orange peel, acacia honey, crème caramel and dried tropical fruit; viscous with bright acidity and a long, sensuous finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), crème brûlée; Asian: Peking duck, spiced Chinese/Thai dishes, foie gras with soy-reduction, miso-glazed dishes or dim sum with rich sauces.

Production Method
Late, successive hand-harvests of botrytised grapes; fermentation and aging in barrels, very low yields and tiny production (often bottled in 375ml).

Vineyard Info
Château Doisy‑Daëne (Dubourdieu family) — a 2nd Cru Classé Barsac estate (18.2 ha) owned by the Dubourdieu family since 1924; known for high-quality, botrytised sweet wines and the rare L'Extravagant cuvée.