Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Dagueneau |
Label Name: | Mont Damne Sancerre |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Sancerre (Chavignol, Loire) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Sauvignon Blanc |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Guide RVF 2022 ~94/100; Bettane & Desseauve high scores for nearby vintages; merchants and specialists list very high scores and long ageing potential
Tasting Note
Ripe citrus, green apple and pineapple framed by intense chalky/flinty minerality, hints of smoke and licorice, concentrated texture with bright acidity and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, roasted turbot, seared scallops, goat cheese (chèvre), risotto with shellfish. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese grilled fish, Chinese steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Thai seafood dishes with lime/lemongrass.
Production Method
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; fermentation in oak (600L demi-muids and larger foudres) with ~11–12 months élevage, followed by cuve rest and bottle ageing.
Vineyard Info
Single‑vineyard from the Monts Damnés (Mont Damné) in Chavignol; tiny holdings (≈0.6 ha) owned by Domaine Didier Dagueneau, now run by Louis‑Benjamin and Charlotte Dagueneau. Soils: Kimmeridgian marl and flinty limestone.