Domaine Didier Dagueneau
XXI 2021
| Denomination | AOC Pouilly-Fumé |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
- Name and origin: Pouilly-Fumé AOC, Loire Valley, France; 2021 vintage
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, still white wine, dry and mineral
- Aromatic profile: floral hints and typical flint notes
- Vineyard and harvest: low yields, hand-picked in several passes, ploughing with horses
- Serving and pairings: 10-12°C; ideal with shellfish, white fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This still white wine from Domaine Didier Dagueneau represents a pure and rigorous interpretation of the Loire Valley. Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it appears a crystalline straw yellow in colour, enhanced by golden highlights. On the nose, clear floral aromas emerge, accompanied by the typical flinty notes. On the palate, it is taut, deep, and characterised by a dry and mineral sip that defines an essential and highly precise flavour profile.
Where it comes from
Production is rooted in the prestigious Pouilly-Fumé area, a prime territory for showcasing the nuances of this grape variety. The philosophy of Domaine Didier Dagueneau is based on meticulous vineyard care to enhance the authentic connection with the soil. Thanks to this pronounced personality, the wine proves to be the ideal companion for seafood dishes, elegantly enhancing shellfish and white fish. It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 10-12 °C.
How it is produced
Strict agronomic criteria are followed in the vineyard, with extremely low yields aimed at maximising the aromatic concentration of the grapes. The manual harvest, carried out in several passes, ensures that each berry is picked at the perfect stage of ripeness. As a sign of deep respect for the ecosystem, the land is still worked by ploughing with horses. The result is a white wine of extraordinary expressive clarity, with remarkable potential for ageing over time.
History and Curiosities
The Pouilly-Fumé AOC XXI 2021 from Domaine Didier Dagueneau embodies the legendary vision of its founder: to produce the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Today, the estate is run by his children, Benjamin and Charlotte, with a perfectionist approach based on minimal yields, the use of horses for ploughing, and meticulous manual harvesting carried out in several stages. Awarded 91 points by Vinous, this wine boasts an ageing potential of 10-15 years, offering in every glass the purest and most authentic expression of the unmistakable Loire terroir.
Awards
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2021
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 12
His vineyard practices were a combination of the exacting extremely low yields, hand harvesting in multiple passes with the unusual, such as using horses to plow the soil between vines.
He was described as a risk taker and an experimenter, with perfectionist attitudes to his work, cutting yields severely to achieve greater ripeness.
Now the domaine is owned by his 2 sons: Benjamin and Charlotte. Read more
| Name | Domaine Didier Dagueneau XXI 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Pouilly-Fumé AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Didier Dagueneau |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Pouilly-Fumé AOC XXI 2021 from Domaine Didier Dagueneau embodies the legendary vision of its founder: to produce the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Today, the estate is run by his children, Benjamin and Charlotte, with a perfectionist approach based on minimal yields, the use of horses for ploughing, and meticulous manual harvesting carried out in several stages. Awarded 91 points by Vinous, this wine boasts an ageing potential of 10 5 years, offering in every glass the purest and most authentic expression of the unmistakable Loire terroir. |
| Origin | Loira |
| Production technique | Extremely low yields, hand harvesting in multiple passes and the use of horses to plough the soil between the vines. |
| Wine making | Extremely low yields, hand harvesting in several passes, and the use of horses to plough the soil between the vines. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |