Château Doisy-Védrines

Identity

Château Doisy-Védrines is a winegrowing estate located in Barsac, in the Gironde. It is owned by Olivier Castéja and managed by Guillaume Lefebvre, who also oversees winemaking. The consultant oenologist is Hervé Romat and the cellar master is Frédéric Deyres. Château Doisy-Védrines is a 2e Cru Classé in 1855.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Doisy-Védrines dates back to 1677. Over the centuries, the estate has experienced several key milestones, notably in 1704, 1716, and 1846. The 1855 classification recognised the estate as a Grand Cru Classé. It has been in the hands of the Castéja family ever since, with Olivier Castéja representing the sixth generation at the helm of the property. The estate holds HVE (High Environmental Value) certification.

Appellations

Château Doisy-Védrines produces wines under the Sauternes appellation. It also crafts a dry white wine under the Bordeaux appellation.

Practical information

Château Doisy-Védrines is located at the following address: 1, Védrines, 33720 Barsac. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 27 15 13 or by email at guillaume.lefebvre@doisy-vedrines.com. The estate welcomes visitors by appointment and offers cellar-door sales from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Doisy-Védrines vineyard spans 51 hectares in the commune of Barsac. It is characterised by clay-limestone, red soils, and fine gravels. The vines have an average age of around 35 years. The grape varieties consist predominantly of Sémillon (80–83%), complemented by Sauvignon Blanc (5–10%), Sauvignon Gris (5–10%), and Muscadelle (2–5%). The proximity of the Ciron river, some 400 metres away, fosters the development of Botrytis cinerea, which is vital for sweet wines. Harvesting is carried out by hand with a team of around thirty pickers and can last between 6 and 8 weeks, with up to nine successive passes (tris).

Flagship cuvées

The estate's principal cuvée is Château Doisy-Védrines, a sweet wine. There is also a second wine, Château Petit-Védrines. Another sweet cuvée is the Sauternes DV By Château Doisy-Védrines. In addition, the estate produces a dry white wine, Chevalier de Védrines, under the Bordeaux appellation.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation for Château Doisy-Védrines takes place in French oak barrels at a temperature of around 20°C, lasting between 3 and 4 weeks. Ageing for the Grand Vin, Château Doisy-Védrines, lasts 18 months in oak barrels, 60% to 90% of which are renewed each year. The second wine, Château Petit-Védrines, is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, while the DV By cuvée is aged for 10 months in oak. Racking is carried out every three months, and blending takes place after one year of ageing. Bottling occurs after two years.