Didier Dagueneau, XXI

Due to a challenging, small-yielding season (-60% crop) and a high level of rot toward harvest, the XXI is the only wine produced by Dagueneau in 2021. It is a blend of the various cuvées that would typically be bottled separately. Tasted on the verge of being filtered as a finished tank sample, the result is a silky yet mouthwatering expression. It’s all gooseberry and elderflower on the nose with green apples and a tangy sense of refreshment on the bright finish. It reflects the cooler side of the vintage with a good grip holding the mouth. It offers decent concentration, but it’s not particularly complex or lengthy. Prices & Retailers Print Wine Vin De France Loire Valley – By Rebecca Gibb MW on June 2023

Winery: Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Appellation: Loire Valley, Pouilly Fume
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Biodynamic
Maturation: This cuvée should be cellared for 7 or 8 years
Soil: Silex (clay and flint)
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: N/A

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Didier Dagueneau, XXI 2021	91 Vinous Due to a challenging, small-yielding season (-60% crop) and a high level of rot toward harvest, the XXI is the only wine produced by Dagueneau in 2021. It is a blend of the various cuvées that would typically be bottled separately. Tasted on the verge of being filtered as a finished tank sample, the result is a silky yet mouthwatering expression. It’s all gooseberry and elderflower on the nose with green apples and a tangy sense of refreshment on the bright finish. It reflects the cooler side of the vintage with a good grip holding the mouth. It offers decent concentration, but it’s not particularly complex or lengthy. Prices & Retailers Print Wine Vin De France Loire Valley – By Rebecca Gibb MW on June 2023	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet