Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Sancerre - En Chailloux - Blanc - 2019

Wine:

On this flint soil, the 2019 white Sancerre En Chailloux offers a composition of magical purity. It's a grand white wine from the Loire, with a richness finely restrained and styled by the hand of this exceptional winemaker. This superb vintage confirms its place among the world's greatest white wines, and everyone will be delighted to assess the level achieved here. A sauvignon of beautiful maturity, frank and dynamic, with delightful flavors of citrus and flowers. It can be enjoyed immediately or can also be cellared for two to five years.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand, aged for 12 months in oak barrels, then for a further 10 months in bulk before bottling.

Color:

Bright gold.

Nose:

Beautifully mature Sauvignon Blanc, underlined by aromas of wisteria and fresh orchard citrus, all on a well-integrated oaky finish.

Palate:

This invigorating, straightforward cuvée reveals floral and citrus flavors with a saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

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

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Icon of the Loire region and boasting a prestigious 3-star rating from RVF (Revue du Vin de France), Domaine Didier Dagueneau stands as a benchmark of excellence. Its wines, characterized by an exceptional fruit quality, brilliant freshness, and astounding persistence, are simply unforgettable. Almost unattainable for individual buyers and reserved for a select few elite restaurants worldwide, these vintages are highly coveted.

Our magazine article detailed this success story, highlighting the long aging on lees that forms the foundation of a relentless pursuit of crystalline wine expression. This is further enhanced by meticulous barrel aging in 320-liter "cigares" or 600-liter "tonnes." Under the guidance of Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who has been at the helm for over a decade, the estate continues the artisanal tradition of excellence pioneered by his father.

In 2009, the winemaker acquired a small 25-are plot in Sancerre, located in the renowned flint soil areas of Belles Dames and Demoiselles. This acquisition gave rise to "En Chailloux," a limited-production white wine, with only about 1,000 bottles released.