Doisy Vedrines 1989 (RP95)

Tasted at the Doisy-Vedrines vertical at the chateau, the 1989 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines sports a similar colour to the 1990 with big fat tears in the glass. The nose is more introverted than the 1990, perhaps a little tertiary with honey, marmalade, fig and barley sugar. The palate is medium-bodied, more viscous than the 1990, very rounded, smooth and seductive with almost lush honeyed fruit, marmalade and quince. There is a lot of botrytis underpinning the rich, sensuous finish. It represents a serious Barsac for long-term ageing.Tasted September 2008.