Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Light golden in color.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing limes, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, minerals and black pepper.
Spicy finish with bitter almonds.
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From the Loire Valley in France. Rich and elegant. Much more buttery than I expected it to be.
Still young and needs at least 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. I had the 2014 not too long ago, and it was even better.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$200.
Light golden in color.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing limes, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, minerals and black pepper.
Spicy finish with bitter almonds.
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From the Loire Valley in France. Rich and elegant. Much more buttery than I expected it to be.
Still young and needs at least 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. I had the 2014 not too long ago, and it was even better.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$200.
I always love these but take note that my fellow winos not so much. Tropical fruit filtered through pure granite. Fresh.
I always love these but take note that my fellow winos not so much. Tropical fruit filtered through pure granite. Fresh.
Jul 30th, 2022Steely. Pears and citrus.
Steely. Pears and citrus.
Apr 15th, 2022
Perhaps the most famous of the Dagueneau cuvées, the 2018 Silex is flowing and accessible on entry, but then it coils and tightens. The silex (flint) soil gives firmness, imbuing structure and steely tension. Power and concentration combine, providing an almost waxy texture on the finish. Flavors of spiced apples, almonds and pastry linger. It's just not quite as long as expected. Tasted over three days. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, August 2021)
Perhaps the most famous of the Dagueneau cuvées, the 2018 Silex is flowing and accessible on entry, but then it coils and tightens. The silex (flint) soil gives firmness, imbuing structure and steely tension. Power and concentration combine, providing an almost waxy texture on the finish. Flavors of spiced apples, almonds and pastry linger. It's just not quite as long as expected. Tasted over three days. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, August 2021)
A bold Sauvignon Blanc from this renowned producer. Super subtle notes of stones 🪨, minerals, lemon zest 🍋, lime zest, plastic, hints of melon 🍈 and mint🍃. Super delicate wine which will age extremely well. Pair this with shellfish or goats cheese 😊.
A bold Sauvignon Blanc from this renowned producer. Super subtle notes of stones 🪨, minerals, lemon zest 🍋, lime zest, plastic, hints of melon 🍈 and mint🍃. Super delicate wine which will age extremely well. Pair this with shellfish or goats cheese 😊.
Aug 10th, 2021
