Domaine Didier Dagueneau - Vin de France - Blanc Etc... - White - 2022

Wine:

Formerly known as “blanc fumé de Pouilly,” the 2022 Blanc Etc… White (Vin de France) is a masterclass in freshness—especially impressive given the vintage, which was anything but shy. But that’s the Dagueneau touch: harnessing power without ever letting it run wild. There’s a dash of exotic character here—true to the sunny year—but it’s expertly shaped into a wine with breadth, texture, and just the right amount of grip. Bright, zesty flavors keep it all lifted and energetic. Rated 92/100 by the French wine guide RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged for 10 to 11 months in oak barrels.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Appetizers, seafood, langoustines, lobster, grilled sea bass, Japanese cuisine.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts.

An undisputed Loire Valley icon with 3 stars from the French wine guide RVF, the Didier Dagueneau estate is, quite frankly, in a league of its own. With dazzling freshness, precision-cut fruit, and finish that just doesn’t quit, these wines are etched into your memory from the first sip.

Almost impossible to get your hands on—unless your name’s on the wine list of a three-star restaurant—these wines are usually gone before they even appear.

We covered the story in detail in Racines, our magazine: long ageing on lees forms the backbone of Dagueneau’s crystal-clear style, lifted by pinpoint oak handling—whether in 320L “cigars” or 600L demi-muids. The result? Wines that are sharp, luminous, and utterly expressive.

Now run by Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau—who’s been carrying the torch for over a decade—the estate continues its artisanal, no-compromise approach, just as his father intended.

Which brings us to this rare moment: we’re thrilled to offer a tiny allocation of some of his finest wines from Pouilly-Fumé and the mind-blowing Jardins de Babylone in Jurançon (rated 2 stars in RVF). Possibly some of the most captivating wines on the planet.

One last detail: the estate stepped away from appellations over a decade ago—so you’ll find these wines under the humble label “Vin de France.” The contents, though? Anything but.