WTN: Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly Fume, Pur Sang, 2007

An excellent wine and an amazing match to a very marine dinner at Rokah (local restaurant specializing in Southern France marine dishes). While the nose was initially very austere and tight, the palate - from the first sip to the very last - was incredibly fresh and vibrant, with crisp, juicy acidity giving the wine captivating purity. This is only the winery's "second wine" in Pouilly Fume and it still easily beat every example of the variety I've ever encountered. After an hour, the nose caught up with the palate, expanding upon the lime-based exposition with an ephemeral overlay of stony minerals. I am now patiently biding my time to open the Silex 2006.

[David M. Bueker]

I would never call Pur Sang anyone's second wine. I know Silex is supposed to be the top cuvee, but Pur Sang is its equal IMO, and I don't like Sauvignon (though I have been known to enjoy Dagueneau).

I would never call Pur Sang anyone's second wine. I know Silex is supposed to be the top cuvee, but Pur Sang is its equal IMO, and I don't like Sauvignon (though I have been known to enjoy Dagueneau).

I did write "second wine" in quotes