Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Vin de France - Buisson Renard - Blanc - 2019

Wine:

Perfectly stylized, refined, and crafted for aging, the 2019 white Vin de France Buisson Renard is once again a grand wine. Held by a compact austerity that will require ten years to unwind and fully reveal its crystalline brilliance, this wine has a dense balance. It features a broad and sleek Sauvignon Blanc, intensely flavorful and beautifully fresh. Rated 95/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, fermented in wood, then aged in ovoid barrels for 12 months, then in vats for a further 12 months.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Citrus aromas, with a background of intense minerality provided by the Saint-Andelain soils, a flinty terroir.

Palate:

Complex and dense, this wine reveals the full concentration of this Sauvignon, underlined by its energy and a subtle alliance between power and precise, chiselled acidity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Langoustine tempura, roasted turbot, curried sweetbreads, goat cheeses such as the famous Crottin de Chavignol.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2036 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Domaine Didier Dagueneau is a towering figure in the worlds of Loire Valley and Jurançon wines, setting the standard for connoisseurs everywhere. Renowned for its exceptional fruit, radiant freshness, and profound persistence, the wines leave an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to taste them. Nearly impossible for individual buyers to procure and typically reserved for prestigious restaurants, these cuvées are often traded discreetly, accessible only to a select few.

An article featured in our magazine detailed this extraordinary success: prolonged lees aging is foundational in their pursuit of the grape’s crystalline expression, further refined by precise barrel aging in 320-liter "cigar" or 600-liter "tonne" barrels. Under the guidance of Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who has led the estate for over a decade, the domaine continues its tradition of artisanal excellence, a legacy begun by his father.