Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Pouilly-Fumé - Blanc Fumé de Pouilly - Blanc - 2015

Wine:

Dazzling, the 2015 Blanc Fumé de Pouilly is a top-tier Sauvignon Blanc that masterfully captures the essence of this superb vintage, resulting from meticulous vineyard management and extended aging. It strikes a regal balance between exotic fruit flavors and floral notes, blending richness with freshness, all carried by a pronounced minerality. This is a superb bottle at the pinnacle of its appellation. While already approachable in its youth, like every wine in the range, it has tremendous aging potential.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged 10 to 11 months in oak barrels.

Color:

Pale, bright yellow.

Nose:

Very exuberant with an exotic, floral profile.

Palate:

The fruit has great dimension and retains phenomenal energy. Sovereign in its balance, this wine offers an explosion of charming flavors beneath a firm, chiseled body of great rigor.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood platters, grilled sea bass, lobster croustade.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026 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.