2002 Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang -- a little swirling releases some citrus and fresh hay notes; in the mouth, this is all steel and rocks, real mineral power, super clean, with grass, lemon, and roasted nut flavours, perfect balance of acid and fruit; finishes long and refreshing. There isn't a cream sauce thick enough to make this wine blink. About 93-94 pts.

Seaquam,

Thanks for your note.

I'm not much of a SB fan, but have long loved Dagueneau. If it is SB, it must be Loire for me. (sorry New Z)

I have yet to open the 2002... ready iyo?

Funny, years ago Dagueneau could be found in the discount bins here. It took time for people to spend DD money on a SB.Now it is a backroom only wine.

w+a

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Seaquam,

Thanks for your note.

I'm not much of a SB fan, but have long loved Dagueneau. If it is SB, it must be Loire for me. (sorry New Z)

I have yet to open the 2002... ready iyo?

Funny, years ago Dagueneau could be found in the discount bins here. It took time for people to spend DD money on a SB.Now it is a backroom only wine.

w+a

Caveat: I have only drunk this wine one time.

That said, yes, the bottle we had was wide open and ready to go. I can't see it improving, though with that good acidity, it could still hold for a couple or more years.

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Originally posted by Seaquam:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Seaquam,

Caveat: I have only drunk this wine one time.

That said, yes, the bottle we had was wide open and ready to go. I can't see it improving, though with that good acidity, it could still hold for a couple or more years.

You are a good man. Thanks and glad you enjoyed.

w+a

I've had this wine twice. Most recently 2 months ago. Excellent both times. My notes and a few others are in this thread.

Where's the love?

VM

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Originally posted by Vino Me:
I've had this wine twice. Most recently 2 months ago. Excellent both times. My notes and a few others are in this thread.

Where's the love?

VM

Sorry, I did a search and nothing came up; maybe I misspelled Dagueneau.

The bottle we drank was also from Pinot Envy's always generous stash. It's an outstanding aperitif, and a nice beginning to an excellent evening with the Pinot Envies and HighDesertWines.

Where's the love? Je t'adore, baby-- but you know that.

VM


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Amos catuli!

wine+art--
I don't think I am going to age this. I like it now and in the grand scheme of things, if I drink a $60 bottle of wine which could improve or evolve perhaps 10-15 % with a bit more age, not worth the cellar space or the wait. I am laying down my 1.5L's but, not for years that is for certain. Maybe weeks, or months... besides we have 2005 to look forward to!

A wonderful wine, crisp and clean that leaves you wanting more after each sip.

Bold citrus flavors of pink grapefruit, lemon and lime, with toast and smoke showing through a bold mineral streak from start to finish.

Dagueneau and Loire rule for my money!

Very well done.

I have only recently been introduced to the wines of Dagueneau and find I really love them.

Een,

You are indeed a women of impeccable taste.

What a capacious flavor profile, with every sip offering more and more.

Dagueneau was truly the Fauvist of wine, and his wines reflected such.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

Dagueneau was truly the Fauvist of wine, and his wines reflected such.

Yes, a good descriptor for him, w+a. He heard a different drummer and wasn't afraid to dance to that beat.

Hey, I wonder how many metaphors we could come up with for a man so unique?