Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Vin de France - Buisson Renard - Blanc - 2018

Wine:

With vibrant freshness, the 2018 Vin de France Blanc Buisson Renard offers a broad and sleek Sauvignon Blanc, intensely flavorful, which will develop gracefully over twenty years or more. Featuring citrus zest and yellow fruits, it boasts an astonishing crystalline dimension and stimulating fine bitter notes that sustain the texture. Rated 95/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, fermented in wood, then aged in ovoid barrels for 12 months, then in vats for a further 12 months.

Color:

Or clair brillant.

Nose:

Aromas of citrus zest and yellow fruit underlined by the intense minerality of Saint-Andelain's flinty terroir.

Palate:

Energetically fresh, this wine offers a full-bodied, streamlined, very intense Sauvignon, carried by an astonishing crystalline dimension and very stimulating delicate bitterness on the finish.

Temperature:

À servir entre 10 et 12°C dans un verre grand format.

Food and wine pairing:

Langoustine tempura, roasted turbot, curried sweetbreads, goat cheeses such as the famous Crottin de Chavignol.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Domaine Didier Dagueneau is a towering figure in the worlds of Loire Valley and Jurançon wines, setting the standard for connoisseurs everywhere. Renowned for its exceptional fruit, radiant freshness, and profound persistence, the wines leave an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to taste them. Nearly impossible for individual buyers to procure and typically reserved for prestigious restaurants, these cuvées are often traded discreetly, accessible only to a select few.

An article featured in our magazine detailed this extraordinary success: prolonged lees aging is foundational in their pursuit of the grape’s crystalline expression, further refined by precise barrel aging in 320-liter "cigar" or 600-liter "tonne" barrels. Under the guidance of Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who has led the estate for over a decade, the domaine continues its tradition of artisanal excellence, a legacy begun by his father.