Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Silex Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

9.224 ratings
9.29 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
Yianni Stone

Vegetal notes are at the forefront. Would be curious to try in a decade.

Vegetal notes are at the forefront. Would be curious to try in a decade.

Sep 8th, 2019
Matt

Loved this showing, a very classy and expressive wine, all finesse and complexity. Aging glacially, still so youthful in the glass, I could see this needing another 5-8 before fully relaxing. My favorite part about these wines is the texture and harmonious acid, which melds into the wine from front to back. There’s never anything overt, sharp, or obtrusive, and the transition the wine makes across the palate is seamless. Texturally engaging, theres well confined oak and phenolics adding dimension. Bergamot, ripe green apple, asian pear, green pineapple, lime blossom, damp chalk, button mushrooms, chervil, sweet tarragon, cream, a slight touch of spring honey.

Loved this showing, a very classy and expressive wine, all finesse and complexity. Aging glacially, still so youthful in the glass, I could see this needing another 5-8 before fully relaxing. My favorite part about these wines is the texture and harmonious acid, which melds into the wine from front to back. There’s never anything overt, sharp, or obtrusive, and the transition the wine makes across the palate is seamless. Texturally engaging, theres well confined oak and phenolics adding dimension. Bergamot, ripe green apple, asian pear, green pineapple, lime blossom, damp chalk, button mushrooms, chervil, sweet tarragon, cream, a slight touch of spring honey.

Jun 23rd, 2019
Justin Bothur

Smoky and oxidized for Loire. Liked it.

Smoky and oxidized for Loire. Liked it.

Dec 3rd, 2017
Greg Gregory

Excellent wine but best to decant and make sure it's not too cold.

Excellent wine but best to decant and make sure it's not too cold.

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2017
Steven Gullo

Young and flinty. Clean, clear cut mineral and lime zest. Always a good choice 😀

Young and flinty. Clean, clear cut mineral and lime zest. Always a good choice 😀

May 9th, 2017
Jordi Pazo

Vila. Tast Grans Blancs a Cegues. 175,00
30.10.18

Vila. Tast Grans Blancs a Cegues. 175,00
30.10.18

Oct 30th, 2018
Ross Goldberg

As it warmed to room the temp the true character emerged. Wonderful weight. Acid well balanced and a finish that was mesmerizing. Can't wait to have this again sometime...

As it warmed to room the temp the true character emerged. Wonderful weight. Acid well balanced and a finish that was mesmerizing. Can't wait to have this again sometime...

May 31st, 2017
Vin Zering

Beautiful wine. Amazing power and yet the taste were dedicate as the wine opened up.

Beautiful wine. Amazing power and yet the taste were dedicate as the wine opened up.

Dec 29th, 2015
Stanley Barrios

Stanley had this 4 years ago

Stanley had this 4 years ago

May 17th, 2020
Brian S

Brian had this 6 years ago

Brian had this 6 years ago

Dec 27th, 2018