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Description
The wine that defines Dagueneau’s legacy.
‘Silex’ is the most iconic of the domaine’s cuvées, drawn exclusively from flint-laced soils on the north-facing slopes of Saint-Andelain. This is Sauvignon Blanc taken to its absolute edge - structured, stony, almost elemental in its intensity. It’s not just the terroir that speaks, but the way it’s been interpreted: low yields, mature vines (35–65 years old), wild fermentation in custom oak ‘cigar’ barrels and glass Wineglobes, with a long, slow élevage that shapes the wine without dulling its nerve.
In 2022, the Silex is laser-cut and tightly coiled, showing that classic Dagueneau precision - white florals, citrus pith, a flash of green mango and crushed herbs—wrapped around a spine of pure, mineral tension. There’s a quiet richness to it too, but it sits deep in the wine, waiting for time to pull it forward.
Don’t rush it. Five years minimum in the cellar is wise; ten is better. When it unfurls, Silex reveals itself as one of the most powerful and pure expressions of Sauvignon Blanc on earth. A wine that demands patience and rewards it, profoundly.
96 points
- La Revue du Vin de France (Green Guide)
94 points
"Dry and tense, it really needs time to mellow... a wine of drive, firmness and upright structure... lemony, wild goat cheese-like note and a distinct flinty whiff."
- Rebecca Gibb MW (Vinous)
Customer Reviews
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1 review
- PPhoenixVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast4 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Vin de France SilexRated 5 out of 5 starsA special stone
Silex is arguably the most well-known wine from Dagueneau. Keep it in a cool cellar for 10 years if you can.
| Price Bracket | $101 and Above |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Feature |
Biodynamic Iconic Organic |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Cork |
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