Features
Type of wine
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Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Fermented and aged for 11 months in 600 litres demi-muids and 1000 litres foudres.
Description
Didier Dagueneau Silex is an internationally renowned white wine made in the Loire region, specifically in the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. This wine stands out for its fidelity to the Sauvignon Blanc variety, which expresses itself in a pure and authentic way thanks to the soils rich in flint and slate that characterise this area. The vines, which are between 35 and 65 years old, are cultivated under rigorous biodynamic practices, reflecting a sustainable and natural approach to vineyard management. These practices respect the environment as much as possible, limiting yields to concentrate the quality of the fruit. Harvesting is done by hand at the optimum point of ripeness, ensuring that each cluster has the maximum potential for flavour and structure.
Winemaking
The vinification of Didier DagueneauSilex focuses on highlighting the inherent minerality of the terroir. Fermentation occurs in a combination of stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and concrete eggs, depending on the vintage, which helps to balance the freshness and complexity of the wine. This technical approach, which varies according to the needs of the year, reflects the winery's dedication to creating a wine that is both pure and expressive. Prolonged ageing, which can last for several years before release, allows the wine to develop greater complexity and cellaring capacity, making it improve markedly over time.
Taste
Didier Dagueneau Silex is a wine of great aromatic and gustatory complexity, considered one of the world's leading Sauvignon Blanc producers. On the nose, fresh and vibrant aromas of citrus fruits such as grapefruit are distinguished, along with notes of exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple. This fruity richness is balanced by a marked mineral character, due to the flint soils where the vines grow. The smoky aspect is one of its most characteristic signatures, providing depth and sophistication.
On the palate, it is a medium to full-bodied wine, with a precise and refreshing acidity that gives it a firm structure. Exotic fruit and citrus flavours intertwine with herbaceous and spicy notes, providing an elegant and refined profile. As the wine ages, it develops a rounder, smoother texture, with additional layers of complexity, including hints of honey and dried fruits that emerge over time. This makes it an excellent choice to enjoy now or to age for several years, as its ageing potential is considerable.
Silex 's longevity is another of its strengths. Unlike other Sauvignon Blancs that are meant to be consumed young, this wine can mature in bottle for more than a decade, developing deeper and more complex characteristics as time goes by. It is a wine that rewards patience, with a constant evolution in bottle that brings out all its mineral character and aromatic potential.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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