Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Silex Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

9.434 ratings
9.411 pro ratings
Pouilly-Fumé, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shawn R

A SB not for the person looking for the tropics. Classic Silex hailing from the Upper Loire Valley. Spent gunpowder and fireworks on the nose. Lemon curd, flint and maybe wet wool. Salty finish that grabs you with the a slight acid tug.

A SB not for the person looking for the tropics. Classic Silex hailing from the Upper Loire Valley. Spent gunpowder and fireworks on the nose. Lemon curd, flint and maybe wet wool. Salty finish that grabs you with the a slight acid tug.

May 19th, 2019
Bill Bender

Always a unique expression worthy of contemplation. Oyster shell, saline, yeast and almond oil infused marzipan. To me this was loads better when accompanied by food. Awesome @Shawn R

Always a unique expression worthy of contemplation. Oyster shell, saline, yeast and almond oil infused marzipan. To me this was loads better when accompanied by food. Awesome @Shawn R

May 16th, 2019
Shawn R

From a mag-love it.

From a mag-love it.

Apr 10th, 2018
Mike Saviage

From Lazy Bear list in SF, popped and poured; light straw color; nose of pineapple, lemon, white flower, stone; stark acidity and pucker finish; with 2 hrs of air this blossomed; really nice now but has the material to age.

From Lazy Bear list in SF, popped and poured; light straw color; nose of pineapple, lemon, white flower, stone; stark acidity and pucker finish; with 2 hrs of air this blossomed; really nice now but has the material to age.

Oct 15th, 2016
Christanna Honer

Wow. This lives up to its reputation. I had my doubts about all the new oak, but this is almost as if the oak is gently taming the wild, bombastic, flinty, minerally, herbaceous SB within. The finish goes on forever and I honestly didn't want it to stop.

Wow. This lives up to its reputation. I had my doubts about all the new oak, but this is almost as if the oak is gently taming the wild, bombastic, flinty, minerally, herbaceous SB within. The finish goes on forever and I honestly didn't want it to stop.

Jul 29th, 2016
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.4

Thanks gene and Gina!

Thanks gene and Gina!

Jun 29th, 2016
Stuart Robinson

Out of Coravin - sublime.

Out of Coravin - sublime.

May 26th, 2016
Marc Moret

Nice and fresh, with that distinct “stony” taste.

Nice and fresh, with that distinct “stony” taste.

Aug 31st, 2019
Berg

So fresh and so clean, clean

So fresh and so clean, clean

Nov 17th, 2017
Kenji Cal

Powerful and some length. An explosion of taste perfect after more subtle chardonnay and ramping up before the Latour to follow.

Powerful and some length. An explosion of taste perfect after more subtle chardonnay and ramping up before the Latour to follow.

May 10th, 2017