Extravagant De Doisy Daene Sauternes - 37,5 cl, 1990

Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne Sauternes 1990 is a beautifully aged sweet Bordeaux from one of the appellation’s most respected names. Crafted in the historic Sauternes tradition, it offers the richness and complexity that only decades of cellaring can bring, with the elegance and balance that have made these wines so collectible.

Tasting Notes
At this stage, the wine is likely showing a deep golden to amber hue, a hallmark of mature Sauternes. On the nose, expect layered aromas of dried apricot, candied citrus peel, saffron, honey, toasted nuts, and subtle marmalade, with the botrytized fruit giving it both opulence and lift. The palate should be lush and concentrated, yet held in check by bright acidity, creating a long, silky finish with notes of caramelized stone fruit, orchard preserves, spice, and beeswax. A wine of this quality and vintage can continue to evolve gracefully, though its prime drinking window is now, when tertiary complexity is at its most expressive.

Production
Produced in Sauternes, Bordeaux, where morning mists and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot, this wine comes from a terroir ideally suited to sweet wine production. Grapes are traditionally harvested by hand in multiple selective passes, choosing only berries affected by botrytis cinerea at optimal ripeness. Vinification is careful and measured, preserving intensity, sweetness, and the hallmark freshness that defines top Sauternes.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly chilled, around 10–12°C, to keep the sweetness balanced and the aromatics vivid. It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, tarte Tatin, or simply as a luxurious wine to enjoy on its own. Decanting is generally not necessary, but a short period in the glass can help the wine open fully.

Producer
Doisy-Daëne is a distinguished Sauternes estate with a strong reputation for producing elegant, long-lived sweet wines. The property is closely associated with Bordeaux’s tradition of fine dessert wine and is respected for its consistency, refinement, and classic style. Over the years, it has earned a solid place among the appellation’s notable names, especially among collectors of mature Sauternes.

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