Dagueneau Silex 1997
Dagueneau Silex 1997 is a white wine from Pouilly-Fumé in the Loire Valley, produced by Domaine Didier Dagueneau. This cuvée is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Silex comes from parcels located on the heights of Saint-Andelain, characterized by a high presence of flint in the soils. The cuvée is fermented and aged in large-volume casks, including the elongated casks known as "cigares", which are a signature of the estate.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- White
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Loire
- Appellation
- Pouilly Fumé
- Producteur / Domaine
- Domaine Didier Dagueneau
- Cuvée
- Silex
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Domaine Didier Dagueneau is a family-run estate based in Saint-Andelain, in the Centre-Loire wine region, historically associated with Pouilly-Fumé. Founded by Didier Dagueneau in the early 1980s, it has been run by his son, Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, since 2008. The vineyard covers 12 hectares and comprises terroirs of flint, clay and marl; the estate also produces a Sancerre from Mont Damné.
- Owner
- Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau
- Maître de chais
- Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau
- Surface (ha)
- 12.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- environ 50 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
Didier Dagueneau established his own wine estate in Saint-Andelain in the early 1980s, having grown up in a family of winegrowers. The company Domaine Didier Dagueneau was subsequently registered in 1990. Situated on the hill of Saint-Andelain, the estate developed around plots of Sauvignon Blanc intended primarily for the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. Didier Dagueneau emphasised a plot-by-plot understanding of the terroirs and experimented with various cultivation, winemaking and ageing practices. The estate also produced a Sancerre from 2005 onwards, on the Monts Damnés hillside in Chavignol. Didier Dagueneau died in a microlight accident in September 2008, shortly before the grape harvest. His children, Louis-Benjamin and Charlotte, then ensured the estate’s continuity. Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau is now the owner and manager; he personally oversees the winemaking and ageing processes. The estate also cultivates vineyards in Jurançon under the name Les Jardins de Babylone.
Silex
Silex is a Sauvignon blanc distinctively produced by Domaine Didier Dagueneau, originating from flint-rich parcels located on the heights of Saint-Andelain. This cuvée aims for a concentrated and precise expression of this terroir, with a strong potential for aging. Historically released as a Pouilly-Fumé, it is now commercialized as a Vin de France.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The name refers to the flint-rich soils of the parcels in Saint-Andelain from which the wine originates.
- Style of the cuvée
- Powerful, taut, and precise Sauvignon blanc, characterized by a mineral and smoky expression, a concentrated texture, and a significant aging potential.
- Position within the range
- Iconic and high-end cuvée of the estate, often considered its benchmark expression.
Histoire de la cuvée
Created by Didier Dagueneau to express the flint terroirs of Saint-Andelain, the cuvée is today continued by his son Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau. The consulted sources confirm its longstanding existence, but do not allow for the definitive establishment of its first vintage.
