Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Pur Sang 2022
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
- Grape variety and style: Still white wine made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, vintage 2022
- Loire origin: Grapes sourced from Le Bourg, Saint-Andelain, vineyards covering 12 hectares
- Vineyard and harvest: Low yields, hand-harvested, and ploughing between the rows with horses
- Aroma and taste: Notes of exotic fruit and citrus, pronounced minerality, vibrant palate and citrusy finish
- Ageing potential and rating: Ageing potential of 10-15 years, rated 93/100 by Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pur Sang by Domaine Didier Dagueneau is a still French white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Classified as a Table Wine, it displays a bright straw yellow colour and reveals clear aromas of exotic fruit and citrus, supported by a pronounced mineral streak. On the palate, it expresses a vibrant taste tension, proceeding with linearity towards a persistent, citrusy finish. With a fresh and elegant profile, it boasts an estimated longevity of between ten and fifteen years. It pairs well with shellfish, seafood, paella, fish-based dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Le Bourg, in the commune of Saint-Andelain, in the heart of the Loire Valley. This region is renowned for whites with a profound territorial expression, where the soil imparts the distinctive mineral streak that is clearly perceptible on tasting. The vineyards cover twelve hectares in a hilly setting ideal for full varietal ripening. From this cru comes a limited production, reflecting a company vision aimed at enhancing the identity and characteristics of the local landscape.
How it is produced
The production method is based on a meticulous and perfectionist approach. The agronomic management imposes extremely low yields to ensure full aromatic ripeness of the bunches, while the vitality of the soil is preserved through strict horse ploughing between the rows. Finally, careful manual harvesting carried out in several passes allows only perfectly intact fruit to be picked. Such dedication results in a wine with a taut and defined sensory texture, deeply faithful to the nature of Sauvignon Blanc.
History and Curiosities
The Pur Sang 2022 from the renowned Domaine Didier Dagueneau represents the pinnacle of the Loire Valley, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Saint-Andelain. The result of a perfectionist approach, this wine is produced from extremely low yields, hand-harvested in several passes, and the vineyard rows are tended with the help of horses. This dedication ensures optimal ripening, rewarded with a 93/100 from Vinous. With a longevity of up to 15 years, it offers a pure and refined experience.
Awards
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2022
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °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 Pur Sang 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 The Pur Sang 2022 from the renowned Domaine Didier Dagueneau represents the pinnacle of the Loire Valley, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Saint-Andelain. The result of a perfectionist approach, this wine is produced from extremely low yields, hand-harvested in several passes, and the vineyard rows are tended with the help of horses. This dedication ensures optimal ripening, rewarded with a 93/100 from Vinous. With a longevity of up to 15 years, it offers a pure and refined experience. |
| Origin | Le Bourg - Saint-Andelain, France |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in multiple passes; horse ploughing between the rows; extremely low yields |
| Year production | 50000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |