Dagueneau Pur Sang 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Pur Sang
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pouilly-Fumé (Loire)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Vinous 95 (tank sample 94–95). Widely praised and collectible

Tasting Note
Pure, flinty Sauvignon: bright citrus, nectarine and white-peach fruit with subtle herb, toasted almond and fine oak; silky, concentrated texture, vivid acidity and a long mineral/saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled scallops, poached/roast white fish, goat cheese, roast chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi, light Thai seafood curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, Japanese tempura.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested grapes; native-yeast fermentations with barrel/foudre ageing (c.11–12 months), limited new oak (c.20–25%).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Didier Dagueneau (now run by Louis‑Benjamin) — iconic Pouilly‑Fumé producer noted for low yields, single-parcel cuvées (Pur Sang, Silex) and rigorous biodynamic practices.