2023 Louis Benjamin - Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé "Pur Sang"
Didier Dagueneau changed the world’s perception of Sauvignon Blanc, trading industrial shortcuts for horse-plowed rows and low yields. His son, Louis-Benjamin, has honored that legacy by refining the house style into something even more precise and transparent. Today, the Dagueneau name represents the ultimate intersection of avant-garde winemaking and deep-rooted tradition, producing wines of unparalleled density and "cut."
"Pur Sang" (meaning Thoroughbred) originates from the La Folie vineyard, a site characterized by deep clay and limestone. The 2023 is a seamless, silky powerhouse that trades raw aggression for incredible elegance. It’s a textural marvel, balancing sun-ripened passionfruit and white peach against a saline, bone-dry finish that feels like it was etched out of stone.
This is the bottle for those who crave the weight and "mouthfeel" of a great white Burgundy but demand the aromatic intensity of the Loire. "Pur Sang" is consistently the most refined and harmonious wine in the cellar—a thoroughbred indeed that carries its power with effortless grace.
A Case at Your Pace is a one-of-a-kind subscription service that allows you the freedom to explore our expansive wine selection and consolidate your orders into a custom case over time.