Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Blanc etc 2022
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, still white wine from the Loire Valley
- Vinification: Low yields, hand-harvested in several passes, worked with horses
- Sensory profile: Floral and mineral aromas; vigorous, harmonious and savoury taste
- Serving temperature and pairings: Serve between 10 and 12°C; suitable for fish dishes and cheeses
- Ageing potential and awards: Ageing 10-15 years; score 92/100 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Blanc etc by Didier Dagueneau is a still white wine that captures the essence of the Loire Valley. Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it displays an aromatic profile characterised by delicate floral aromas and a distinct mineral streak. On the palate, it is vigorous, harmonious and savoury, offering a linear sip supported by a remarkable ageing potential, estimated between ten and fifteen years.
Where it comes from
The estate is located in the renowned French region of the Loire, a prime area for quality viticulture. Managed with a perfectionist vision by Benjamin and Charlotte, the winery covers twelve hectares cultivated with the utmost respect for the soil. This commitment is reflected in rigorous agricultural practices, notably the meticulous horse ploughing between the rows. This agronomic approach preserves the integrity of the land, resulting in a glass that expresses authentic quality.
How it is produced
Production is based on very low yields and the pursuit of full grape ripeness. The manual harvest is carried out in several passes to select each bunch at the ideal moment. Served at a temperature between 10 and 12°C, this white is the perfect pairing for fish dishes and cheese selections, enhancing the tasting experience with its harmonious and savoury character.
History and Curiosities
Located in the Loire Valley, Domaine Didier Dagueneau was born from the ambition to produce the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. The Blanc etc 2022 reflects a perfectionist approach characterised by extremely low yields, manual harvesting carried out in several passes, and rows tended with the help of horses. Now managed by the children, Benjamin and Charlotte, the twelve-hectare estate seeks the utmost ripeness of the grapes. Produced in fifty thousand bottles, this white wine enhances the French terroir, offering an ageing potential of 10-15 years.
Awards
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2022
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
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 Dagueneau Blanc etc 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Didier Dagueneau |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in the Loire Valley, Domaine Didier Dagueneau was born from the ambition to produce the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. The Blanc etc 2022 reflects a perfectionist approach characterised by extremely low yields, manual harvesting carried out in several passes, and rows tended with the help of horses. Now managed by the children, Benjamin and Charlotte, the twelve-hectare estate seeks the utmost ripeness of the grapes. Produced in fifty thousand bottles, this white wine enhances the French terroir, offering an ageing potential of 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Loire, France |
| Production technique | Very low yield; manual harvest in multiple passes; vineyard cultivation using horses between the rows; experimental and perfectionist approach to achieve greater grape maturity |
| Wine making | Very low yield; manual harvesting in several passes; vineyard work carried out with horses between the rows; experimental and perfectionist approach to achieve greater grape ripeness. |
| Year production | 50000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |