Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Pur Sang
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pouilly-Fumé (Loire)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Method:
 
Hand-harvested fruit; barrel fermentation and élevage (demi‑muids, large foudres and cigar‑shaped barrels) on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage; minimal sulphur; biodynamic viticulture.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Pure, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc: flint and chalky stone, citrus zest, green herbs, white peach and saline finish. Precise, textured palate with bright acidity and long stony finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster, scallops, grilled turbot, roast chicken, Comté; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Cantonese crab, tempura prawns, Vietnamese herb salads.
Vineyard Info:
 
Originally made by Didier Dagueneau; fruit mainly from La Folie (Saint‑Laurent) parcel. Estate works biodynamically with very low yields; now managed by Louis‑Benjamin Dagueneau.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous 93 (Rebecca Gibb). La Revue du Vin de France 94. John Gilman/View from the Cellar review (favorable; notes ~13. 5% in tasting). Drinking window commonly cited 2025–2035