D Dagueneau Mont Damne Sancerre 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Mont Damne Sancerre
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre (Chavignol, Loire)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Guide RVF 2022 ~94/100; Bettane & Desseauve high scores for nearby vintages; merchants and specialists list very high scores and long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Ripe citrus, green apple and pineapple framed by intense chalky/flinty minerality, hints of smoke and licorice, concentrated texture with bright acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, roasted turbot, seared scallops, goat cheese (chèvre), risotto with shellfish. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese grilled fish, Chinese steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Thai seafood dishes with lime/lemongrass.

Production Method
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; fermentation in oak (600L demi-muids and larger foudres) with ~11–12 months élevage, followed by cuve rest and bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Single‑vineyard from the Monts Damnés (Mont Damné) in Chavignol; tiny holdings (≈0.6 ha) owned by Domaine Didier Dagueneau, now run by Louis‑Benjamin and Charlotte Dagueneau. Soils: Kimmeridgian marl and flinty limestone.