Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Silex 2022
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
- Vintage and grape variety: 2022, 100% Sauvignon, still white wine from the Loire Valley
- Aromatic profile: notes of papaya, mango and wild flowers with pronounced flinty minerality
- Taste and finish: fresh and crisp entry, velvety texture, savoury and lingering finish
- Vineyard and vinification: very low yields, hand-harvested in several passes, ploughed with horses
- Serving and pairings: 10-12°C, ideal with fish, lobster, goat's cheese and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Silex is a still white wine from the Loire Valley, produced by Domaine Didier Dagueneau and made from Sauvignon grapes. It displays a bright straw yellow colour that hints at an elegant and natural profile. On the nose, the aromas range from exotic fruit notes, such as papaya and mango, to nuances of wildflowers, enhanced by a pronounced mineral flint character and delicate notes acquired during barrel ageing. The palate opens with a fresh and sharp entry, then unfolds into a velvety and aromatic texture leading to a savoury and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The wine originates in France, in the area of Saint-Andelain, from a twelve-hectare vineyard. The very name of the wine refers to flint, highlighting the marked mineral character that defines its style and aromatic nuances. The production reflects the founder's rigorous vision, a commitment now carried on by his children Benjamin and Charlotte to enhance the authentic connection with the land. This meticulous vineyard management ensures excellent structure, giving the glass an ageing potential capable of exceeding a decade.
How it is produced
The making of this wine relies on extremely low yields and precise manual harvesting carried out in several passes. The use of horses for ploughing between the rows preserves the health of the soil and encourages the harmonious development of the bunches. These agronomic choices aim to enhance the clarity of the grape variety and the overall balance. Ideally served between 10 and 12°C, it pairs superbly with seafood dishes and Catalan-style lobster. Its vibrant structure also creates a delightful contrast with flavourful goat's and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Born from Didier Dagueneau's ambition to create the world's finest Sauvignon Blanc, this extraordinary wine from the Loire Valley is now produced under the guidance of his children, Benjamin and Charlotte. The name Silex refers to flint, celebrating the deep connection with the land. Vineyard practices such as manual harvesting in several passes, extremely low yields, and ploughing with horses reflect a rigorous artisanal approach. The exclusive 2022 vintage, awarded 94 points by Vinous, boasts an exceptional ageing potential of 10-15 years.
Awards
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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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 Silex 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Didier Dagueneau |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from Didier Dagueneau's ambition to create the world's finest Sauvignon Blanc, this extraordinary wine from the Loire Valley is now produced under the guidance of his children, Benjamin and Charlotte. The name Silex refers to flint, celebrating the deep connection with the land. Vineyard practices such as manual harvesting in several passes, extremely low yields, and ploughing with horses reflect a rigorous artisanal approach. The exclusive 2022 vintage, awarded 94 points by Vinous, boasts an exceptional ageing potential of 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Le Bourg - Saint-Andelain (France) |
| Production technique | Extremely low yields, manual harvest in multiple passes and use of horses to plough between the rows |
| Wine making | Extremely low yields, manual harvesting in several passes, and the use of horses for ploughing between the rows. |
| Year production | 50000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |