The Chevaliers de Védrines owned this estate for centuries and gave their name to it. Included in the 1855 classification, it was acquired by the family of the present owners in the mid-19th century.
The estate is located in the municipality of Barsac in the area Sauternes (Graves, Bordeaux). The origin is in 1677, when Jean Raymond took over an agricultural property called Doisic (later Doisy). The first vineyards were probably created by ...
Around 30ha of vineyard are planted with 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. Fermentation is in stainless-steel before and 18 month aging period in oak, of which 70% is new. Doisy-Védrines is a richer rounder style than Doisy-Daëne. Interestingly, although entitled to the Barsac appellation, the wines are always labelled as Sauternes.
Château Doisy-Védrines remained in the hands of the Boireau family for a long time. It was only at the age of 94 that Madame Teyssonneau left the management to her grandson Pierre Castéja. Today Olivier Castéja heads the company. Although he is a member of this famous family, his company is not part of the family empire Borie-Manoux, The vineyards cover 26 hectares of vineyards with the varieties Sémillon (85%) and Sauvignon Blanc (15%) are pl...
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