2015 Didier Dagueneau “Silex” Pouilly-Fume , Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Silex comes from Dagueneaus low yielding, old vine parcels with the highest percentage of silex (flint) content. It is fermented in premium custom barrels in a range of sizes, designed and constructed specifically for this cuve. Oak, however, never plays a starring role in Silex: Dagueneaus farming is so impeccable that the perfectly healthy, beautifully ripe fruit remains front and center at all times. The barrel fermentation and

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south south-east facing vineyards shelter from cold north-east winds on the flank of a 500-hectare pinewood massif

Aged 24 months in tank on the lees

all farming has to be done by hand

the region’s classic grape varietals revel in the warm

who made wine barrels for other estates

the wines only fall between 12-13% abv

Includes 2 Coravin Capsules to pour up to 30 glasses of wine

They are reaching these goals by increasing the density of the vineyard

farm their 24 hectares biodynamically