Dagueneau Blanc Etc (Ready June 2025) 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Blanc Etc (Ready June 2025)
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Loire (Pouilly-Fumé)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92 (Rebecca Gibb MW, tasting July 2024). Typical critic range ~91–92

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc with nectarine and citrus notes, pronounced silex/flinty character, delicate, silky texture and saline finish. Light-bodied, focused and precise with refined acidity.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, grilled white fish, roast chicken, goat cheeses, sushi/sashimi, ceviche, spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes, light Asian seafood stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, biodynamic viticulture. Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak (new and older barrels/foudres) with extended lees contact; matured c.12 months in foudres/barrels and tank.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Domaine Didier (now run by Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau). Known for low yields, biodynamic practices and bespoke cooperage; estate famed for Pouilly-Fumé classics.