Who makes it
Georges Dubourdieu purchased Château de Doisy-Daëne, and the Dubourdieu family has managed the property ever since. The château is classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification for Sauternes and Barsac. The family expanded its vineyard holdings over subsequent decades.
Where it grows
Château de Doisy-Daëne is in Barsac, within the Sauternes appellation in Gironde. Red sand lies over limestone subsoil beneath the vineyard. Sand usually drains quickly, while limestone can retain moisture and support acidity in white wine. The site combines a porous surface with a water holding layer beneath it.
What they make
Château Doisy-Daëne makes three wines. Château Doisy-Daëne Bordeaux Blanc is the dry white, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The classic Sauternes comes from the sweet wine vineyard, which covers 18.2 hectares and is planted mainly to Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc also present. Production of this main cuvée is approximately 2,500 cases annually. L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne is a rare cuvée produced only in exceptional vintages.
Sauvignon Blanc commonly brings citrus, green fruit, and fresh acidity to dry white Bordeaux. The classic Sauternes shows luscious, silky texture, with sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and minerality. The dry Bordeaux Blanc presents the grape in a dry white style, while the Sauternes carries more sweetness and a softer texture without losing its mineral line.