Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Vin de France - Les Jardins de Babylone - Sec - Blanc - 2017

Wine:

Born from a great vintage, the 2017 Vin de France Les Jardins de Babylone Dry White Wine is vibrant and lively, with a hint of smokiness, a saline crispness, and a bright, pure finish. The wine is particularly distinguished by its fruity character and energetic profile. Rated 92/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Slow pneumatic pressing, fermentation and ageing in wood for 12 months, in cigar-shaped oak barrels, a massing period of 6 to 8 months before bottling, then bottle ageing for an average of 2 years before marketing. Residual sugar: 1.15 g/l (Vin Sec).

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Carpaccio of sea bream with citrus zest, slice of foie gras terrine, scallops and creamy emulsion, sea bass with vegetables, Pyrenean ewe's milk cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.

An icon of Jurançon, "Les Jardins de Babylone" is an absolute benchmark. This 3.2-hectare micro-estate, discovered by Didier Dagueneau 20 years ago and set on the terraces of Aubertin, is renowned for the remarkable liveliness of its wines. Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau invests tirelessly to elevate this exclusive production to the highest standards.

With exceptional fruit, sparkling freshness, wonderful acidity, and dizzying persistence, these wines are simply unforgettable. They are low in alcohol, incredibly refined, and possess exceptional aromatic precision. These qualities result from hand harvesting through successive passes and fermentations in new oak of various sizes, including 320-liter (cigars) and 600-liter (tonnes) barrels.

The mastery here is total, and Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau tactfully continues the artisanal spirit of excellence initiated by his father. We previously covered this success in our magazine, Racines.

Virtually inaccessible for private buyers and reserved for fine dining establishments, these cuvées are sold under the radar, with only a few lucky individuals able to obtain them.