Dagueneau Mont Damne Sancerre 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Mont Damne Sancerre
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre (Loire)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
no single major international critic score for the 2020 Mont Damné universally published, but comparable Dagueneau Sancerre parcellaire wines commonly score in the mid‑90s by major critics (93–95 range)

Tasting Note
Ripe citrus, white peach and pineapple with lychee and honeysuckle, lifted by pronounced Kimmeridgian flint/mineral notes, saline streak and subtle toasted-oak creaminess; vibrant acidity and a long chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh oysters, scallops, langoustines, grilled white fish, roast chicken with lemon, goat cheeses (Crottin de Chavignol); Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche, miso‑glazed fish, Thai seafood salad, grilled prawns with ginger and lime.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sauvignon Blanc from Kimmeridgian marl; partial fermentation and extended élevage in large oak (demi‑muids/tonneaux), long lees aging (≈11–12 months), minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
From a small 0.6 ha Monts Damnés parcel above Chavignol. Produced by Domaine Didier Dagueneau (Didier; estate now run by Louis‑Benjamin and Charlotte Dagueneau), known for precision, extended lees and large-wood élevage.