Chateau Doisy Daene

Château Doisy-Daëne, a renowned Sauternes estate in Bordeaux, is the custodianship of the Dubourdieu family since 1924. In 2016, the wine world mourned the loss of Professor Denis Dubourdieu, whose expertise had elevated this estate to the pinnacle of excellence. He was celebrated for crafting wines that were both concentrated and refreshingly vibrant. Today, his son Jean-Jacques, in collaboration with his brother Fabrice, carries forward their father's legacy seamlessly, evident in the continued exceptional quality of the wines. Many critics argue that this Sauternes deserves a higher ranking than its status as a 2nd Grand Cru Classé.

Situated in Barsac, not far from Château Climens, the vineyards of Château Doisy-Daëne thrive on a terroir comprising red sand, clay, and limestone soils. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, are densely planted at 7,000 vines per hectare. Château Doisy-Daëne's rich history is intertwined with the Dubourdieu family's dedication to winemaking. The estate's name, "Doisy-Daëne, was created in the late 1800s when Jacques Emmanuel Daëne, the owner at the time, added his surname to the vineyard's name. Georges Dubourdieu acquired the property in 1924, expanding its original 4 hectares of vineyards. Over time, the family acquired neighbouring properties, steadily increasing the vineyard's size. In the early 1950s, under the guidance of Pierre Dubourdieu, the decision to produce dry white wine in the Sauternes region marked an innovative milestone. His son, Denis Dubourdieu, continued the tradition of innovation by introducing "l’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne" in 1990.

The estate primarily cultivates 86% Sémillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc. The Dubourdieu brothers adhere to environmentally friendly and organic practices in the vineyard, employing traditional ploughing methods, avoiding chemical weedkillers and synthetic pesticides, and enriching vine soils with organic manures. All trellising work and canopy management are meticulously carried out by hand. To offset the environmental impact of their operations, the company manages a forest area equivalent in size to all its vineyards, contributing to a balanced carbon footprint.