1999 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines 2eme Cru Classe, Barsac 1x75cl

Vinous 88

The 1999 Doisy-Vedrines came from an ex-chateau bottle courtesy of my own cellar. It has an attractive if not captivating bouquet of marmalade and apricot scents that do not quite possess the delineation of the best vintages. At 20 years, the palate remains fresh, offering orange peel and pineapple chunks and strong mandarin notes toward the finish. Yet overall this lacks pizzazz and feels rather workmanlike. [Neal Martin, 10/09/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2024

Robert Parker 88

Tasted at the Doisy-Vedrines vertical at the chateau, the 1999 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines is a noticeably deeper color and is almost identical in appearance to the 1990! It has a deep and less refined nose than more recent vintages with touches of marmalade, orange-blossom and apricot. It is a little oxidative, but nothing that detracts from the overall quality. The palate is medium-bodied with notes of mandarin, orange peel and pineapple, although it perhaps lacks some complexity on the finish with barley sugar and Clementine lingering on the aftertaste. Tasted September 2008. [Neal Martin, 02/08/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023