A big, rich wine that is dominated by wood and ripe fruit. One of its range of appellation wines, Dourthe has set out to show the quality of simple Graves, and has succeeded well with this wine, powered with superripe fruit and creamy intensity.
— R.V.
(6/1/2005)
Dourthe’s branded Bordeaux is one of the best around, and this white from vintage 2003 is no exception. With its ripe, honeyed fruit, it is delicious both as an apéritif and as a food wine. Layers of soft creaminess are backed by fine crisp acidity.
— R.V.
(6/1/2005)
Crisp and also creamy, this is a soft, ripe wine that also preserves good acidity. It shows the freshness of 2009, while also bringing out a richly herbaceous character.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
Packed with great Sauvignon Blanc herbal flavors, this is a delicious wine, at the cool end of the spectrum of white wine. Grapefruit and lemon juice are enlivened by a grassy texture and crisp, fresh acidity.
— R.V.
(11/1/2011)
Always one of the most reliable and successful white Bordeaux brands, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc. The 2005 is a rich, tropical fruit and white currant-flavored wine. There is some green plum, fresh acidity and a hint of wood. Great as an apéritif, it also works well with sushi.
— R.V.
(12/31/2007)
This is an intensely grassy, herby Sauvignon Blanc (100%) that is vividly fresh, with upfront fruit that has a New World character. Grapefruit, green berries, lime juice and white currants all come together. Delicious now.
— R.V.
(7/1/2009)
Highly aromatic wine, with upfront herbaceous fruits that could give New Zealand Sauvignons a run for their money. What gives it an extra element is a creamy applesauce flavor that smooths the wine and makes it richer.
— R.V.
(6/1/2010)
Aromatic and herbaceous, this is a fresh red-currant- and citrus-flavored wine. With textured acidity and a bright, crisp character, it is developing well and it should be ready to drink in a few months.
— R.V.
(2/1/2013)