This is Dagueneau's Grand Cru if you will. Produced only from plots high on the slopes of Saint Andelain, and only from vineyards that possess high amounts of silex. Vines here range from 15-50 years of age and are cropped to lower yields than in some other vineyards. Barrel fermented and aged in 450, 600 liter and cigar barrels. New oak in this bottling is similar to the Pur Sang. Because of the lower clay content in the soil, this wine tends to be more austere in its youth than the Pur Sang which explains why it often receives lower scores in its youth from wine journals that rate how a wine drinks today. Do not be fooled! Those familiar with older vintages of Silex will attest to the fact that if given the time in bottle, it will always rise above the rest.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2008 Bernier Chardonnay Vins du Pays Jardin de la France $6.99
2007 Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
2009 Jean-Francois Merieau "L'Arpent de Vaudons" Sauvignon Blanc Touraine $13.99
Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé $8.99
2008 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol $21.99
