Didier Dagueneau

The Sauvignon Blanc wines of Didier Dagueneau, and his celebrated estate renowned throughout the world

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Established in St Landelin in the Nièvre on 12 hectares, Didier Dagueneau, a world-renowned winemaker, left his mark on the Pouilly Fumé appellation. Regarded as the "Pope of Sauvignon", he created mythical cuvées of incredible purity of expression. He also made his mark in the South West on the Jurançon vineyard by creating the estate Les Jardins de Babylone, set on 3 hectares of terraced hillsides in the village of Aubertin, and renowned for the particular vivacity of its wines. Having passed away in 2008 in a tragic microlight accident, this visionary winemaker and disciple of Henri Jayer has not been forgotten. It is now his daughter Charlotte Dagueneau and his son Louis Benjamin Dagueneau who have taken up the torch of this exceptional estate. The elitist yet artisanal spirit of the Dagueneau estate thus lives on.

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Didier Dagueneau Le Mont Damné 2019 Magnum
Last one !
1 in stock
84598
White
150cl
17/20
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Le Mont Damné 2019 Magnum

€330.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€275.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018
Les Mieux Notés
1 in stock
99893
White
75cl
17.5/20
17/20
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Clos du Clavaire 2020
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1 in stock
100530
White
75cl
89/100
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Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2020

€948.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€790.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2016
3 in stock
101654
White
75cl
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2016

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018
Last one !
1 in stock
103215
White
75cl
17/20
17.5/20
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Buisson Renard 2004
Les Mieux Notés
2 in stock
104974
White
75cl
95/100
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Buisson Renard 2004

€264.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€220.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Buisson Renard 2005
Les Mieux Notés
2 in stock
104975
White
75cl
90/100
95/100
18/20
17/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Buisson Renard 2005

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Pur Sang 2004
Les Mieux Notés
3 in stock
104976
White
75cl
95/100
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Pur Sang 2004

€240.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€200.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018
Last one !
1 in stock
108433
White
75cl
17.5/20
17/20
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2021
2 in stock
110640
White
75cl
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Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2021

€960.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€800.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2022
3 in stock
110784
White
75cl
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Loire | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2022

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Pur Sang 2005
Last one !
1 in stock
111104
White
75cl
92/100
97/100
19/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Pur Sang 2005

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2022
6 in stock
112813
White
75cl
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Loire | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2022

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2021 OWC
Last one !
1 in stock
112817
White
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 1
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Loire | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2021 OWC

€960.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€800.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2019
Last one !
1 in stock
114289
White
75cl
17.5/20
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2019

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2017
Last one !
1 in stock
114292
White
75cl
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2017

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Pur Sang 2011
5 in stock
116552
White
75cl
92-93/100
16.5/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Pur Sang 2011

€162.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€135.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé de Pouilly 2007
0 in stock
116548
White
75cl
16/20
Out of stock
Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé de Pouilly 2007

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2009
Last one !
1 in stock
116556
White
75cl
93-94/100
17.5/20
18/20
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2009

€234.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€195.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2011
4 in stock
116557
White
75cl
93-94/100
17/20
16.5/20
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2011

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017
Last one !
1 in stock
118058
White
75cl
17/20
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Vin de France | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017
2 in stock
119650
White
75cl
17/20
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Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018
Last one !
1 in stock
120313
White
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Monts Damnés 2016
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1 in stock
120317
White
75cl
17/20
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2016

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2019
Last one !
1 in stock
120862
White
75cl
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Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2019

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2015
Last one !
1 in stock
120863
White
75cl
95/100
17/20
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2015

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2017
10 in stock
122509
White
75cl
15.5/20
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Loire | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2017

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Monts Damnés 2017
4 in stock
122510
White
75cl
17/20
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Vin de France | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2021 OWC
Last one !
1 in stock
123092
White
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 1
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2021 OWC

€888.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€740.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2019
3 in stock
124451
White
75cl
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Sud Ouest | Jurançon

Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2019

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2023
New
4 in stock
126597
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2023

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2023
New
9 in stock
126599
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2023

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2022
Last one !
2 in stock
126602
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Clos du Calvaire 2022

€1,080.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€900.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2023
New
4 in stock
126601
White
75cl
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2023

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Silex 2023
New
9 in stock
126600
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Silex 2023

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2014
1 in stock
127036
White
75cl
93/100
15/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2014

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2015
2 in stock
127037
White
75cl
93/100
16/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2015

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2016
3 in stock
127038
White
75cl
16/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2016

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2017
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1 in stock
127039
White
75cl
15.5/20
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Loire | Pouilly Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé 2017

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017
2 in stock
127041
White
75cl
17/20
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Loire | Sancerre

Didier Dagueneau Sancerre Le Mont Damné 2017

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2016
2 in stock
127185
White
75cl
17/20
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Sud Ouest | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2016

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2018
Last one !
1 in stock
127188
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Blanc Etc 2018

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018
Last one !
1 in stock
127189
White
75cl
17.5/20
17/20
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard 2018

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 2016
1 in stock
127190
White
75cl
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Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 2016

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 2017
Last one !
1 in stock
127191
White
75cl
17.5/20
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Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 2017

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 2018
3 in stock
127192
White
75cl
17/20
17.5/20
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 2018

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau XXI 2021
4 in stock
127198
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau XXI 2021

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Sec 2021
New
5 in stock
127832
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Sec 2021

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2021
New
2 in stock
127833
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2021

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2019
New
2 in stock
127852
White
75cl
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Vin de France | Vin de France

Didier Dagueneau Les Jardins de Babylone Moelleux 2019

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Didier Dagueneau estate offers a focused range of seven cuvées, all made from Sauvignon Blanc. Among them, the Blanc Etc... (formerly Blanc Fumé de Pouilly) is a wonderful introduction to the Dagueneau universe, with its smoky notes and lively freshness. More experienced enthusiasts will gravitate towards the Silex and Pur Sang, two single-vineyard cuvées that have become legendary, distinguished by their aromatic complexity and great elegance. For the more curious, the Buisson Renard and the Astéroïde round out a range of rare consistency and exacting standards.

The Didier Dagueneau estate is primarily known for its white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety, notably in the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. This grape variety, cultivated on the clay-siliceous and limestone terroirs of Saint-Andelain, is handled with extreme care: the harvests are carried out by hand with very rigorous sorting, without any correction of alcohol levels or acidity so as not to alter the grape. It is this philosophy of non-intervention that gives the estate's Sauvignon Blancs their characteristic crystalline purity.

The wines from Domaine Didier Dagueneau deserve special attention both in the cellar and at the table. It is advisable to keep them at a stable temperature of around 12 °C, away from light and humidity. Although they can be enjoyed upon release, like all great bottles, they benefit from extended ageing, generally 5 to 10 years to reach their peak, and can easily be kept for 15 to 20 years or more. When serving, it is preferable to serve them between 10 and 12 °C in a large white wine glass, after a brief decanting to release the aromas of flint, white flowers and citrus.

Through meticulous work in the vineyard and new technical expertise in the cellar, Didier Dagueneau created white wines that offer unparalleled richness and precision in the expression of terroirs. His pioneering approach — remarkably low yields, often 50 to 75% lower than those of his neighbours, rigorous organic and biodynamic viticulture — profoundly transformed the image of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. Today, under the direction of Louis-Benjamin and Charlotte Dagueneau, the wines are refined through winemaking without filtration, without correctives, and without fining. 

The history of Domaine Didier Dagueneau begins in 1982, when Didier, nicknamed "the enfant terrible of Pouilly-Fumé", decided to forge his own path. He acquired his first plot of 1.2 hectares in Chailloux and began vinifying under his own name with the 1982 vintage, before adding the now famous Silex in 1985 and Pur Sang in 1988. Following Didier's tragic death in a microlight aircraft accident in 2008, his son Louis-Benjamin, then aged 26, took over the reins alongside his sister Charlotte. 

The sharp minerality and freshness of Pouilly-Fumé wines from Domaine Didier Dagueneau make them highly versatile table wines for gastronomy. They pair perfectly with seafood, grilled fish, or dishes based on fresh cheese, their freshness and minerality beautifully enhancing iodine-rich and delicate flavours. The more complex cuvées, such as Pur Sang, will pair wonderfully with special oysters, scallops, steamed white fish, or a local farmhouse goat's cheese such as Crottin de Chavignol. Lovers of Loire Valley cuisine may also match them with pike-perch in beurre blanc, a quintessential regional pairing.

History of Domaine Didier Dagueneau

The history of Domaine Didier Dagueneau begins in 1982, when Didier, nicknamed "the enfant terrible of Pouilly-Fumé", decided to forge his own path. Born into a family of winegrowers, this former sidecar motorcycle racer chose to break with convention to create an estate in his own image: bold, innovative and uncompromising. Influenced by figures such as Henri Jayer, master of Burgundian pinot noir, Didier revolutionised the Pouilly-Fumé appellation by adopting a plot-by-plot approach and reintroducing barrel ageing. His wines, of unparalleled purity and complexity, quickly elevated the estate to the pinnacle of world viticulture.

In September 2008, the tragic passing of Didier in a microlight aircraft accident left the wine world in mourning. His son, Louis-Benjamin, then 26 years old, took over the reins alongside his sister Charlotte. Trained in oenology and with experience gained alongside renowned winegrowers, Louis-Benjamin perpetuates his father's legacy with unwavering determination. Since 2017, in disagreement with the appellation authorities, he has chosen to downgrade his wines to "Vin de France", thereby asserting the estate's independence and originality. Today, Domaine Didier Dagueneau remains an icon, celebrated for its exceptional wines and rebellious spirit, symbolised by a sculpture of a raised middle finger at the entrance to the cellar.

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine Didier Dagueneau

Domaine Didier Dagueneau extends over 12 hectares of vines, principally in Saint-Andelain, facing Sancerre, on the other side of the Loire. These varied terroirs, cultivated according to non-certified biodynamic practices, are at the heart of the estate's identity. The clay-flint soils, typical of the upper slopes of Saint-Andelain, lend a crystalline purity to the Silex cuvée. The richer clays of the lower slopes nourish the richness of Buisson Renard, while the calcareous marls bring a mineral elegance to the Astéroïde cuvée. The lieu-dit La Folie, with its clay and silica soils, is dedicated to the Pur Sang cuvée, and an emblematic plot on the Côte des Monts Damnés, in Chavignol, produces the Sancerre Le Mont Damné.

The work in the vineyard is of surgical precision: horse ploughing on certain plots, drastic de-budding to limit yields, and manual harvesting in open crates at optimal ripeness. With one employee per hectare — a rarity in the region — and treatments limited to contact products, the estate prioritises quality over quantity. The vines, sometimes ungrafted as in the case of Astéroïde, are replanted with massal selections to preserve their vigour and authenticity. This respect for the terroir and biodiversity makes the wines of Domaine Didier Dagueneau unique ambassadors of their origin.

Winemaking at Domaine Didier Dagueneau

Winemaking at Domaine Didier Dagueneau is an art that combines tradition and experimentation. A pioneer in the use of barrel ageing, Didier passed on to his son a demanding approach aimed at magnifying the expression of sauvignon blanc. After a long pressing and tight settling to retain only the fine lees, the juices ferment with indigenous yeasts from the vineyard, without acidification or chaptalization. Ageing, lasting an average of 12 months, takes place on the lees without racking, in a variety of containers: 320 l oak barrels (cigares) or 600 l (tonnes), ceramics, and even glass globes for the Astéroïde cuvée, in order to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit.

After ageing in wood, the wines spend 6 to 8 months in stainless steel tanks to refine their structure before bottling, without fining or filtration. This meticulously calibrated method produces wines of remarkable tension, where aromatic richness is balanced with vibrant minerality. Each cuvée thus reflects its terroir with unparalleled precision, making the wines of Domaine Didier Dagueneau benchmarks for enthusiasts wishing to purchase exceptional white wines.

The cuvées of Domaine Didier Dagueneau

Domaine Didier Dagueneau offers a range of seven cuvées, all made from sauvignon blanc, with the exception of the Jurançon produced under the Les Jardins de Babylone label. Here is a detailed overview of these exceptional wines, available for purchase by connoisseurs:

Blanc Etc... 

Formerly Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, this blended cuvée comes from four plots of young vines (5 to 20 years old), two-thirds on clay-flint soils and one-third on calcareous marls. Elegant and approachable, it offers smoky notes and a lively freshness, ideal for discovering the Dagueneau style.

Pur Sang 

From the lieu-dit La Folie, on clay and silica soils, this cuvée expresses remarkable tension and purity. The 30-year-old vines, some of them ungrafted, yield a complex wine with floral and mineral aromas.

Buisson Renard 

Produced from a 35-year-old plot on rich clays in Saint-Andelain, this cuvée is the most opulent in the range. Its notes of ripe fruit and silky texture make it a quintessential gastronomic wine.

Silex 

A true icon, this cuvée comes from old vines (60 to 90 years old) on hard clay-flint soils, at the top of the Saint-Andelain hill. Of crystalline purity, it captivates with its aromas of struck flint and its long, saline finish. Approximately 8,000 bottles are produced each year.

Clos du Calvaire 

Extremely rare, this cuvée comes from a 20-are plot planted at high density (14,000 vines/ha, reduced to 10,000 after replanting). Its confidential production makes it a treasure for collectors.

Astéroïde 

Produced from ungrafted vines harvested very ripe, on a clay-flint terroir, this cuvée is aged in glass globes to preserve its freshness. Rare and prestigious, it embodies the estate's boldness.

Le Mont Damné 

This Sancerre, sourced from the heart of the grand cru of the Côte des Monts Damnés in Chavignol, offers an intense minerality and an elegant structure, reflecting its unique calcareous terroir.

Les Jardins de Babylone 

Produced from 3.2 hectares in the Jurançon appellation, this sweet wine based on petit manseng and camaralet captivates with its finesse and balance. Grown on clay and rounded pebble soils, it reflects the innovative spirit of the Dagueneaus.

Domaine Didier Dagueneau is far more than a wine producer: it is a living legend, a symbol of excellence and boldness in the world of sauvignon blanc. From Didier's visionary legacy to Louis-Benjamin's contemporary mastery, each cuvée tells a story of terroir, passion and perfection. Whether you are a discerning enthusiast or a collector in search of rarities, purchasing wines from Domaine Didier Dagueneau is an invitation to discover gustatory masterpieces. With cuvées such as Silex, Pur Sang or Astéroïde, available at the best price on our website, treat yourself to the opportunity to savour the very essence of the Loire and Jurançon. 

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