Sauternes is a sweet wine made from grapes infected with botrytis, known as the "noble rot." Yet, due primarily to its high level of acidity, most Sauternes have the capacity for long aging. This 40-year-old Doisy Daene is showing very well at age 40.
Very dark color, nearly brown. Oxidation is showing up in the color but with little or no negative effect on the bouquet or flavor. Ripe peaches, honey, caramel. Not overly sweet but enough to make a nice contrast with the pleasantly bitter botrytis on the finish.
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