Didier Dagueneau Silex 2018 – World-class cult wine from Pouilly-Fumé

Didier Dagueneau Silex 2018 is not just a wine – it’s an experience for the serious wine lover. It’s one of the world’s most iconic Sauvignon Blanc wines, created with uncompromising perfection in the heart of the Loire. Silex is the flagship of Dagueneau and is only produced in very limited quantities, making it a coveted collector’s bottle and a must-have in any serious wine cellar.

The 2018 vintage delivers an impressive combination of power, depth and minerality. The wine is made from old vines growing in the famous flint (silex) soil conditions that give the wine its characteristic smoky minerality and electric tension. This is Sauvignon Blanc at a level where complexity and elegance go hand in hand with intensity and ageing potential.

In the glass, the wine is tight, focused and deeply concentrated. It evolves beautifully over time and will reward patient collectors with even greater complexity over the next 10-20 years. It’s a wine that impresses now – and promises even more in the future.

Tasting notes

The nose opens with intense aromas of citrus, lime, white flowers and crushed flint, accompanied by subtle smoky and mineral nuances. In the mouth, the wine is sleek and precise with vibrant acidity, layer upon layer of fruit and an almost saline minerality. The finish is long, complex and persistent with an elegant, smoky finish.

About the producer

Didier Dagueneau was a visionary winemaker who revolutionized Pouilly-Fumé and set new standards for Sauvignon Blanc. Today, his son, Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, continues his legacy with the same uncompromising approach, producing world-class wines. Silex is the house’s most iconic cuvée and a testament to how great the Loire can be when everything comes together.

Product information

• Producer: Didier Dagueneau
• Region: Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Soil: Flint (Silex)
• Vines: Old vines
• Vinification: Fermentation and barrel aging
• Aging: Partially in oak barrels
• Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
• Pair with: Seafood, shellfish, oysters, light meat and gastronomic dishes
• Vintage: 2018
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 13%