Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Vin de France - Blanc Etc... Blanc - 2020

Wine:

Previously known as “blanc fumé de Pouilly,” the 2020 white Vin de France Blanc Etc… opens with an impressive burst of freshness, particularly remarkable for such a sunny vintage. With a precise structure and nice length on the palate, accented by subtle aromas of exotic fruits, it’s a refined expression of a Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Its clean, elegant texture makes it an excellent pairing for all types of fish, and it has the potential to age beautifully for six years or more, offering great rewards for those who cellar it.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged for 10 to 11 months in oak barrels.

Color:

Light gold with silver highlights.

Nose:

Very pure notes of fresh citrus, wisteria flower and a very delicate woodiness.

Palate:

This wine displays an admirable freshness that is fully preserved in this sunny vintage. With an admirable volume and an energetic length punctuated by delicate exotic flavors, it delivers a perfectly stylized interpretation of the Loire Sauvignon.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, seafood, lobster, grilled sea bass, Japanese cuisine.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.

An icon of the Loire Valley and Jurançon, Domaine Didier Dagueneau is an absolute reference for any wine lover. Exceptional flavors of fruit, freshness, and vertiginous persistence: the wines are simply unforgettable. Almost inaccessible to private individuals, reserved for the finest tables, the wines are sold privately, and only a few lucky people can get close to them.

The article in our magazine described this success in detail: the long maturation on lees remains the basis of an absolute quest for the crystalline expression of the grape variety, enhanced by a meticulous maturation in wood, in 320-liter (cigars) or 600-liter (tons) barrels. This is a complete masterpiece, and Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who has been at the helm for ten years, tactfully perpetuates the spirit of craftsmanship and excellence initiated by his father.

It is therefore a pleasure to offer here some of the most beautiful expressions of his terroirs of Sancerre and Jurançon (Jardins de Babylone), certainly among the most fascinating in the world!