2021 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles
£19.95
(£17.75 per bottle)
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Description
The Dagueneau domaine is situated in the commune of Les Berthiers, where soils combine chalky, kimmeridgian marl (containing millions of tiny oyster shells) and flints. It has been in the capable hands of Serge`s daughter, Valérie for many years, where she excels in producing elegant wines from the family`s 18 hectare estate. 2021 is a great success at this domaine. Following a flight of warmer, sunnier years, here we are back to a classical, racy, tense expression of Pouilly Sauvignon Blanc, with moderate 12.5% abv. Pale lemon-gold colour, aromas are tight and floral, with notes of elderflower and lime. Palate is full, silky and intense, having good depth of flavour and vivacious acidity, finishing pure and clean.
Brand
Brand
Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles
Valérie Dagueneau is the fourth generation to run this 21-hectare estate located in the hamlet of Les Berthiers. Brought up on the domaine, and cousin of the late Didier Dagueneau, whose domaine lies a ten-minute walk away, Valérie has always been passionate about winemaking, earning her viticultural degree, and then spending a season in the US before returning to Pouilly. She initially took over the day-to-day running of the family domaine with her sister in the mid-1990s, but has been on her own (since Florence’s untimely death) since 2010. We have been shipping her wines to the UK for more than 20 years, consistently appreciating the purity and clarity of Valérie’s winemaking style.
The domaine is mostly located on chalky, kimmeridgian marl soils, with some lying on a small vein of flint. Respect for the natural environment whilst striving for quality is core to Valérie’s approach, and the property now has High Environmental Value certification (HEV), with – amongst other things – ploughing, no chemical weeding and biocontrol having been integrated into vineyard management.