Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Sancerre - Mont Damné - Blanc - 2019

Wine:

Naturally powerful, with subtle hints of ripe white fruits and white pepper, the VDF Le Mont Damné Blanc 2019 is a magnificent Sauvignon Blanc from the sunny slopes of Monts Damnés in Chavignol. Its richness is finely restrained and stylized by the touch of this exceptional winemaker, imbuing it with great vigor. It remains taut with a finish that is impressively refined and mineral-driven. A great wine designed for long aging. Rated 94/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, then for a further 10 months in bulk before bottling.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Subtle notes of ripe white fruit mixed with hints of white pepper.

Palate:

With its finely restrained, stylized richness, this naturally powerful wine has a silky texture and a formidably racy, chalky finish. A great wine for long aging.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Langoustines or gambas in tempura, turbot roasted in beurre blanc, curried veal sweetbreads, goat cheeses such as the famous Crottin de Chavignol.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2039, 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.