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Domaine DIDIER DAGUENEAU "Silex" 2022

750ml

SGD 245.00

94 points, Vinous

The 2022 Silex is not a lot of fun upon release; dry and tense, it really needs time to mellow. There's flesh from the clay element of its clay-flint soils, which is felt on entry but tightens up as it moves through the mouth. This remains a wine of drive, firmness and upright structure; it speaks of the place it comes from rather than its variety. Aromatics are almost a forgotten element; this is a wine about structure and texture. There is a lemony, wild goat cheese-like note and a distinct flinty whiff. SIlex, after all, means flint in French. (Drink between 2026-2028

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Wine Characteristics

Producer: Didier Dagueneau
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Pouilly Fumé
Style: White Wine
Grape Variety(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 75cl
Alcohol: 13%
Closure Natural Cork
Cellaring: Up to 20 years. Potential for aging
Drinking Window: Enjoy now to 2034
Oak Aging: Aged for 11 months in 600 litres demi-muids and 1000 litres foudres
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Service Temperature: 10-12°C
Allergens: Contains Sulfites

Tasting Profile

  • Body: Full-Bodied
  • Tannins: Pronounced stone fruit tannins integrated and fine-grained, contributing to the wine's full body and velvety
  • Acidity: Crisp, precise and racy, giving the wine a refreshing and vibrant structure. It is a defining characteristic of the wine, balancing the rich fruit flavors and intense minerality from its flinty soils
  • Sweetness: Dry

Tasting Notes: 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 and elegant and refined profile. As the wine ages, its 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.

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Awards & Accolades

  • 94 points Vinous

Discover the Winery: Domaine Didier Dagueneau

Founded in 1982 by the legendary Didier Dagueneau, this celebrated estatein Saint-Andelain, in the heart of Pouilly-Fumé, produces some of the most distinctive and sought-afterSauvignon Blancs in the world. Revered by collectors and sommeliers alike, Dagueneau wines are benchmarks not only for Pouilly-Fumé but for theentireLoireValley – including top-tierSancerres. Didier camefrom a winemaking family but first found fameas a champion motorcyclesidecar racer before becoming a revolutionary forcein the wine world. Unafraid to challenge convention, hetransformed theimage of Pouilly-Fuméthrough theapdoption of low yields, biodynamic farming, horse-drawn ploughing,and meticulous attention to detail in both vineyard and cellar. His wines becameknown for their power, precision and ageworthiness, showcasing the pureexpression ofSauvignon Blanc with a flinty, mineral-driven edge. Oakageing and extended lees contactadd depth, texture,and complexity, making these wines stand out on any winelist. Today, Didier’s son Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau carries thetorch, upholding his father’s legacy with thesame uncompromising standards. Under his guidance, the domaineremains a symbol of innovation and excellence.