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Domaine Didier Dagueneau Vin de France Buisson Renard 2023, presented here in a magnum format, is a highly sought-after Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc from one of the most revered estates in Pouilly-Fumé. Produced by Domaine Didier Dagueneau in Saint-Andelain, this wine reflects the domaine’s reputation for singular, age-worthy Sauvignon Blancs of exceptional precision and mineral force. The 2023 Buisson Renard is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc and is classified as Vin de France. It is produced from organically worked vineyards and comes from a biodynamic producer, aligning with the estate’s meticulous approach to farming and site expression. Buisson Renard is recognised as one of Dagueneau’s distinctive single-site expressions, known for its depth, smoky tension and layered texture. The wine is fully oaked in demi-muid vessels, with no new oak used, allowing texture and complexity to develop without masking the clarity of the fruit.
Dagueneau’s cellar work is famously precise, with the wines raised in oak vessels before further settling and integration prior to bottling. The domaine is now led by Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who continues the uncompromising vineyard and cellar standards established by his father, Didier. The 2023 Buisson Renard shows a vivid Sauvignon Blanc profile shaped by citrus, orchard fruit, herbs and mineral intensity. Aromatically, it leans toward lime zest, white peach, green apple, crushed stone, smoke and fresh herbs. The palate is concentrated yet finely controlled, combining ripe fruit weight with bright acidity and a chalky, saline structure. Its smoky, flinty edge gives it classic Dagueneau character, while the long finish suggests both precision and ageing potential. This wine is beautifully suited to oysters, shellfish, goat’s cheese, spring vegetable dishes, citrus-led Asian cuisine and refined seafood preparations.
Domaine Didier Dagueneau Vin de France Buisson Renard 2023, presented here in a magnum format, is a highly sought-after Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc from one of the most revered estates in Pouilly-Fumé. Produced by Domaine Didier Dagueneau in Saint-Andelain, this wine reflects the domaine’s reputation for singular, age-worthy Sauvignon Blancs of exceptional precision and mineral force. The 2023 Buisson Renard is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc and is classified as Vin de France. It is produced from organically worked vineyards and comes from a biodynamic producer, aligning with the estate’s meticulous approach to farming and site expression. Buisson Renard is recognised as one of Dagueneau’s distinctive single-site expressions, known for its depth, smoky tension and layered texture. The wine is fully oaked in demi-muid vessels, with no new oak used, allowing texture and complexity to develop without masking the clarity of the fruit.
Dagueneau’s cellar work is famously precise, with the wines raised in oak vessels before further settling and integration prior to bottling. The domaine is now led by Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who continues the uncompromising vineyard and cellar standards established by his father, Didier. The 2023 Buisson Renard shows a vivid Sauvignon Blanc profile shaped by citrus, orchard fruit, herbs and mineral intensity. Aromatically, it leans toward lime zest, white peach, green apple, crushed stone, smoke and fresh herbs. The palate is concentrated yet finely controlled, combining ripe fruit weight with bright acidity and a chalky, saline structure. Its smoky, flinty edge gives it classic Dagueneau character, while the long finish suggests both precision and ageing potential. This wine is beautifully suited to oysters, shellfish, goat’s cheese, spring vegetable dishes, citrus-led Asian cuisine and refined seafood preparations.
Dagueneau is an absolutely essential name in Loire wines. "A quality extremist" who takes the Pouilly wines to a unique level. It is after all in Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre that set the global benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc. The two signature wines, Silex and Pur Sang rank amongst the great white wines of the world. They are in a dimension beyond being merely outstanding Sauvignon Blanc.
Didier Dagueneau will forever be remembered as “The Wild Man of Saint-Andelain”. A true enfant terrible, he singlehandedly revolutionised viticulture and wine making in Pouilly-Fumé. Initially vilified by his peers, he was eventually revered for his success. Dagueneau tragically passed away in a light plane crash in September 2008. His son is now in charge of the Domaine and continues to uphold his father’s remarkable legacy.
Benjamin Dagueneau grew up in the vineyards and tasting great wines with his legendary father. He completed a degree in oenology and came back to work at the Domaine in 2004 after a year with François Chidaine in Montlouis and another year with Olivier Jullien at Mas Jullien in the Languedoc. He was about to launch his own Domaine when his father tragically passed away. He was ready.
But how do the wines of Louis Benjamin differ from those of his father. The wines today have the same tension and vineyard expression that they did under Didier yet there is an added generosity and texture which certainly adds something to the equation. Regardless, no matter which wine you choose, each bottle from this avant-garde grower lives in a dimension beyond being merely outstanding Sauvignon Blanc and ranks amongst the great white wines of the world.
Didier Dagueneau crusaded for his idea of authentic Pouilly Fumé. He knew that healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines produces the purest, most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. Domaine Dagueneau's self imposed yield limit of 45 hectolitres per hectare has everything to do with his wines not being 'typical' of the appellation. Stylistically creamy texture replaces raw acidity; mineral flavours combine with exotic fruits.
In 2018 Benjamin Dagueneau pulled his family Domaine out of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. Clearly, there is no love lost between Domaine Dagueneau and the authorities. Last year Louis-Benjamin liberated his wines by removing every reference to Pouilly-Fumé that remained on his labels—including Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, which is now labelled as Blanc Etc... It goes without saying that at no time in history has Domaine Didier Dagueneau relied on the appellation’s name to sell its wines. If anything, this latest change only serves to underline the non-conformity and confidence of one of France’s great Domaines. His father would be proud.
Lime zest, white peach, green apple, fresh herbs, crushed stone, flint and subtle smoke.
Citrus peel, orchard fruit, chalky minerality, saline freshness, herbaceous lift and fine oak texture.
Lingering citrus, smoke, sea spray, chalk and persistent mineral tension.