{"title":"Didier Dagueneau","description":"\u003cp\u003eDidier Dagueneau will forever be remembered as the Wild Man of Saint-Andelain. Through uncompromising vineyard work, tiny yields and a relentless pursuit of terroir expression, he singlehandedly transformed Pouilly-Fumé and redefined what Sauvignon Blanc could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the domaine is led by his son Louis-Benjamin, who continues the same meticulous approach in vineyard and cellar. The wines carry the same tension and vineyard expression they always did, with an added generosity and texture that is entirely his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bottle from this domaine lives in a dimension beyond being merely outstanding Sauvignon Blanc. These rank amongst the great white wines of the world. Allocations are extremely limited.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"didier-dagueneau-blanc-etc-2023","title":"Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc... 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDidier Dagueneau is one of the names that changed the way the world sees Sauvignon Blanc. Through uncompromising vineyard work, tiny yields and a relentless pursuit of terroir expression, Didier transformed Loire Sauvignon into wines of extraordinary depth, texture and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday the domaine is led by his son Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who continues the same meticulous approach in vineyard and cellar. Blanc Etc... is the most approachable wine in the range, yet it carries every hallmark of the estate: precision, purity and an unmistakable mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from carefully farmed parcels around Saint-Andelain, the 2023 is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown under organic and biodynamic principles. Labelled Vin de France, it remains firmly rooted in the legendary Dagueneau style and the unique terroir of the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale gold in colour, the wine opens with aromas of citrus zest, white peach, fresh herbs and flinty minerality. The palate is vibrant and finely textured, with green apple, quince and citrus framed by chalky minerality, saline freshness and a subtle smoky edge. Bright acidity drives a long, elegant finish, giving the wine both immediate appeal and the structure to evolve beautifully in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable introduction to one of France's most revered white wine producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50390585508033,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Didier_Dagueneau_Blanc_Etc..._2023.webp?v=1783603600"},{"product_id":"didier-dagueneau-silex-2023","title":"Didier Dagueneau Silex 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Andelain, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDidier Dagueneau is one of the names that changed the way the world sees Sauvignon Blanc. Through uncompromising vineyard work, tiny yields and a relentless pursuit of terroir expression, he transformed Loire Sauvignon into wines of extraordinary depth, texture and ageing potential. Today the domaine is led by his son Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who continues the same meticulous approach in vineyard and cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSilex 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilex is the ultimate Dagueneau wine. Super-mineral, pure and crystalline, it is produced exclusively from the flint-rich soils on the north-facing slopes of the hill of Saint-Andelain. The vines range between 35 and 65 years old, and yields are kept lower than anywhere else in the domaine. Silex ferments and ages in Dagueneau's famed cigar-shaped barrels and other casks, with a portion now maturing in 220-litre Wineglobe glass vessels that avoid reduction and allow for lower SO₂ levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the soil type and the concentration of the mature vines, Silex is always intense and often austere when young, typically requiring five to ten years to truly express itself. The 2023 is a little more open than usual, yet still tightly coiled and incredibly complex, with citrus, nectarine, sage and sea spray. Clearly built for ageing, it nonetheless makes for wonderful drinking now, especially with a good decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 150 bottles shipped to Australia. Production is extremely limited. 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