Dagueneau XXI 2021 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
XXI 2021
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pouilly-Fumé, Loire
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
La Revue du Vin de France 94/100; Vinous ~90–91 (sources vary: Wine. com lists 90; Justerini cites 91 Rebecca Gibb); multiple retailers note high acclaim and 10–15 year aging potential

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and elderflower with wet-flint minerality, green apple and saline tang; subtle oak pastry and fine bitters. Taut, mouthwatering acidity and a long, pithy finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, crab, goat cheeses; sushi/sashimi, ceviche, Vietnamese herb salads, lemongrass or green‑curry seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; direct pressing and thorough settling; fermented and aged 10–12 months on lees in 320–600L barrels and demi-muids; bottled without fining or filtration; organic/sustainable practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, founded by Didier and now run by his children Louis‑Benjamin and Charlotte; famed for low-yield, high-precision Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly‑Fumé parcels.