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The tasting |
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Golden, shiny and bright. |
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Delicate notes of pineapple, ripe mango, a touch of quince paste and even, with aeration, of white truffle which will become more pronounced with age. |
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The palate is fed with an impressive energy, the natural acidity supports with the minerality of the wine this ripe juice, of a striking purity. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 12 and 14°C. |
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Mango carpaccio, citrus pie, vanilla custard, apricot and slivered almond pie, passion fruit panna cotta. |
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From now until 2038 |
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The estate and the wine |
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An icon of the Loire Valley and Jurançon, Domaine Didier Dagueneau is an absolute reference for any wine lover. Exceptional flavors of fruit, freshness, and vertiginous persistence: the wines are simply unforgettable. Almost inaccessible to private individuals, reserved for the finest tables, the wines are sold privately, and only a few lucky people can get close to them.
The article in our magazine described this success in detail: the long maturation on lees remains the basis of an absolute quest for the crystalline expression of the grape variety, enhanced by a meticulous maturation in wood, in 320-liter (cigars) or 600-liter (tons) barrels. This is a complete masterpiece, and Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who has been at the helm for ten years, tactfully perpetuates the spirit of craftsmanship and excellence initiated by his father.
It is therefore a pleasure to offer here some of the most beautiful expressions of his terroirs of Sancerre and Jurançon (Jardins de Babylone), certainly among the most fascinating in the world! |
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With great purity, the 2014 white Jurançon Les Jardins de Babylone is a paragon of balance. It is a confidential wine, made from only 50 ares, that expresses a unique race and depth around notes of candied citrus, honey, and yellow fruits of incredible brilliance. The delicate bitters, the mineral, and the chiseled palate provide a masterful freshness with a charming spicy touch. A quintessential Petit Manseng wine with infinite persistence and magical aging capacity! To be reserved for a marbled pastry at the beginning of the meal or to be served with spicy food or a citrus salad. Rated 96/100 Bettane+Desseauve. |
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Hand harvested with careful selection of the berries. Fermentation in wood in demi-muids and cigar-shaped barrels. The natural residual sugar level is 130 g/l. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 RVF
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Wine rated 96/100 by the Guide Bettane & Desseauve. |
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