Didier Dagueneau Silex Magnum 2022

This bottle is in magnum format.

In the heart of the Loire Valley, Domaine Didier Dagueneau redefined what Sauvignon Blanc could achieve. His wines are as much an expression of terroir as they are of his vision. The estate’s flagship cuvée, Silex, takes its name from Pouilly-Fumé's flint-rich soils from which it is born, delivering a striking interplay of power and finesse that has made it a favourite among serious wine collectors.

94/100 - The 2022 Silex is not a lot of fun upon release; dry and tense, it really needs time to mellow. There's flesh from the clay element of its clay-flint soils, which is felt on entry but tightens up as it moves through the mouth. This remains a wine of drive, firmness and upright structure; it speaks of the place it comes from rather than its variety. Aromatics are almost a forgotten element; this is a wine about structure and texture. There is a lemony, wild goat cheese-like note and a distinct flinty whiff. Silex, after all, means flint in French. - Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous