Silex 2012 — Blanc Fume de Pouilly
Silex is the most famous and sought-after Sauvignon Blanc in the world. It is born from the oldest vines of the domaine at Saint-Andelain on an exceptional soil of flint (silex) — the firestone that signs every bottle with an iodine-tinged mineral profile unique in the world. Didier Dagueneau, who passed away in 2008, revolutionised the world's Sauvignon; today it is Louis-Benjamin who leads the domaine. The 2012 is an extraordinary vintage for the Loire: exceptional tension, minerality and concentration.
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The Silex 2012 from Domaine Didier Dagueneau is born from the oldest vines of the estate at Saint Andelain, on a unique flint (silex) soil — a siliceous rock that gives the wine inimitable mineral and iodine notes. Hand harvest, low yields (~45 hl/ha).
Fermentation in oak: an unusual practice for Sauvignon, which lends complexity and structure without masking the terroir. Long elevage, no filtration. Since 2008 it has been Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau who produces the wine, with the same visionary approach as his father.
The 2012 in the Loire was a vintage of exceptional vibrancy and minerality — among the best of recent decades for the Pouilly-Fume and Sancerre appellations.
The Silex 2012 is extraordinarily complex: still young, but already monstrously good. To drink now with decanting, at its best between 2025 and 2035.
Sommelier's note
“"Flint, aromatic herbs, Bosc pear and melon on a nose of great luminosity. On the palate it is extraordinarily opulent with an almost oily texture, smoke, white peach, Gravenstein apple and absolute minerality. A structure that projects this wine well beyond the coming decade. Winedoctor: 'effortless in its style — all flint, tension and minerality, a simply stunning showing.'"”
Organoleptic analysis
Sensory profile
COLORE
Luminous straw yellow, brilliant and clear, with good vivacity. Fresh appearance but with a slight density indicative of structure.
PROFUMO
Mineral, luminous profile: dominant flint, aromatic herbs, pear and melon. Evolving toward smoky notes and white fruit, with a strong sense of place.
GUSTO
Opulent, almost oily structure, sustained by acid tension and marked minerality. Long, complex and persistent finish on smoky and saline notes.
Serving temperature
10–12°C
Alcohol content
13%
Pairings
Oysters, Shellfish, Scallops, Fine fish, Goat cheeses
Origin
Winery & Terroir
Producing wineryDomaine Didier Dagueneau
Loire Valley · France
Centre-Loire
Loire Valley · France
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