Serge Dagueneau

Didier Dagueneau

Pur Sang Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Pur springtime is more like it! — 10 days ago

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Domaine Serge Laporte

Les Boursicottes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

I can’t really taste anything anymore but I think this is pretty solid 🤷🏻‍♂️ — 3 months ago

Peter, Tom and 1 other liked this

Didier Dagueneau

Blanc Etc... Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Purity is the first word that comes to mind, it’s probably the most restrained yet ripe sauv blanc I’ve ever had. The oak is pretty hard to detect, it plays in the background complementing the faint vegetal notes through the low toast character, it is so well integrated that I will not be able to tease it apart from the fruit and minerality. Extremely well-made, hard to justify the price considering it’s so linear it still drinks like a base wine (though excellent!) though maybe time will add complexity. I hope I never get this in a blind tasting, I would have no clue. It really is its own thing — 7 months ago

Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Silex Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Lovely and lively. Great citrus clarity and a lovely oily poise. Great balance. — 10 days ago

Shay, Jay and 9 others liked this

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2011

It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff
— 3 months ago

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Domaine Serge Laloue

Sancerre Pinot Noir 2021

Red from Sancerre. Will wonders never cease? What’s impressive about this effort is how the mild and sunny weather of Loire did not over cook this wine. The flavors are strong, but restrained. It tastes like a lot of work went into getting an excellent balance of cherry, pencil shavings and lively acidity. Serving it a little chilled enhances the experience. — 8 months ago

Jean-Claude Dagueneau

Domaine des Berthiers Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Pale lemon color, with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herbs. On the palate flavors of pineapple, peach and citrus with floral notes and slight spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with lemon citrus and stony herb mineral spice. — 2 months ago

Anthony, Tom and 4 others liked this

Domaine Cabirau

Serge & Marie Grenache Blend 2012

Smooth right out of the bottle. Limestone, blackberries, and prunes. With a little spice at the end. — 6 months ago

Didier Dagueneau

Buisson Renard Pouilly- Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2020

All about texture. Viscous and luscious, very shy in the nose but pristine in the harmony between tight yet ripe herbal character, minerality and nutty bitterness. Long finish. Needs time to develop intensity — 7 months ago