life at Doisy-Védrines
Winter
Attitude
In the vines, we are busy preparing for the next vintage. And on 22 January, it’s ‘Saint-Vincent’, when we celebrate the patron saint of wine, and face the age-old question, is winter finally over or still set in?
Meanwhile, in the cellars, we keep a close eye on the barrels and regularly top up with additional wine to keep them as full as possible.
All that remains is to wish you all heartfelt seasonal greetings and a great vintage ahead!
Autumn
Attitude
The vineyard is glorious. Autumn is a crucial time for the vine and we know we can count on the Ciron river to treat us well. Keeping an eye on ripeness levels in each block of vines is at its most critical, as we look to determine the optimum time to start the harvest, down to the exact hour.
And after the harvest, there’s the vintage, and time for winter pruning to plan ahead for the next vintage.
Summer
Attitude
The vineyard looks stunning at this time of year and is a mass of flowers. Every day we are ready to attach the canes to the trellising to prevent excessive growth and allow sufficient light to the vines for perfect grape ripening. Like a lifeguard scanning the beach, we are constantly on watch …
Have a great summer ahead, with great food and wines to keep you refreshed!
Spring
Attitude
It’s pruning time in the vines. While the buds burst, we are busy training the vine shoots to support the fruit canes and remove any secondary shoots that seem to have a life of their own.
And it goes without saying that we also take great care to protect the vines from any parasitic plants…
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Terroir
Doisy-Védrines
at a glance
The Doisy-Védrines estate extends across 51 hectares. Grape varieties: Semillon (80%), Sauvignon Blanc (10%), Sauvignon Gris (5%) and Muscadelle (5%). 18 months maturation in oak barriques for the Grand Vin and 12 months for the second wine.
Doisy-Védrines is located 45 kilometres from Bordeaux on the left bank of the River Garonne in the commune of Barsac, one of the five Sauternes appellations.
For centuries, Barsac has lived in sync with wine. Château Doisy-Védrines sits on the illustrious terroir of ‘Haut Barsac’ and is neighbour to Château Climens and Château Coutet, considered to be among the oldest estates in the whole region.
From the upper reaches of Barsac,
the great story of wine unfurls.
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The vines and
the River Ciron
The reason behind Doisy-Védrines’s extraordinarily unique terroir all comes down to one word – Ciron.
From its source in the Landes region, this cool and gentle stream criss-crosses our clay-limestone, red and gravel soils so typical of the Barsac region.
In the autumn, amid the wonder of the morning mists and sun-drenched afternoons, the vines and the Ciron work their magic to create the microscopic and unpredictable botrytis cinerea fungus.
This noble rot, the key factor in the concentration of our grapes, is responsible for the unique signature style of Doisy-Védrines’ luscious and complex wine.
Doisy-Védrines’s vines, which are on average 25 years old, are maintained and replanted with the utmost care. The grapes must only be harvested by the most experienced pickers from the region. The harvest extends over 6 - 8 weeks in three sweeps through the vines, ensuring that every single grape is picked at optimum ripeness. The grapes are vinified in French oak barrels, of which 60-90% are renewed each year.
Fermentation lasts 3 - 4 weeks, during which the temperature of the must is controlled at 20˚ C. The wines are aged in oak barrels and racked every 3 months. No sooner than a year later, the finest wines destined for the Château blend are carefully selected, barrel by barrel.
When the wines are finally bottled after two years, even in a good year a vine will only yield 2 - 3 glasses of wine.
Where time is
of the essence
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Château
Doisy-Védrines
Grand Cru Classé en 1855 Sauternes
A complex, powerful and elegant wine with fresh, concentrated aromas and flavours, Château Doisy-Védrines expresses every nuance of the Barsac terroir. Intense fruitiness and crisp acidity are in perfect harmony – the essential balance required for lengthy bottle ageing and the ultimate tasting experience.
The vines are in impeccable condition at the point of harvest. Maturation in oak barrels extends over 18 months.
Château
Petit Védrines
Second Wine, Sauternes
Château Petit-Védrines receives the same care and attention in the vineyard and the winery as the Grand Vin.
An alternative expression of the terroir of Doisy-Védrines, it offers aromas and flavours of exotic, citrus and candied fruits. A balanced wine full of freshness, it makes the perfect aperitif and can be enjoyed for any occasion.
Château Petit-Védrines is matured in oak barrels for 12 months.
DV by
Second WineSauternes
DV by receives the same care and attention in the vineyard and winery as Château Petit-Védrines.
An alternative expression of the Doisy-Védrines terroir, it offers aromas and flavours of exotic, citrus and candied fruits. A balanced wine full of freshness, it makes the perfect aperitif and can be enjoyed for any occasion. Its label is resolutely contemporary and celebratory!
Château Petit-Védrines is matured in oak barrels for 12 months.
Chevalier
de Védrines
Bordeaux Blanc sec
Selection of the best bunches, at the best time, the harvests made in our vines with an average age of 35 years help to develop a complex and mature wine from its youth.
A delicate nose, a brilliant color, on the palate we find the aromatic finesse, smoothness and complexity of Sémillon. With Chevalier de Védrines, you will have intense and immediate pleasure.
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