The 2010 Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang is an iconic Loire Sauvignon Blanc, produced by Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who took over the domaine after Didier Dagueneau's passing in 2008. This wine was formerly labeled Pouilly-Fumé, and 2010 was recognized as an exceptional vintage. It undergoes 12-18 months of aging in oak barriques, followed by further bottle aging. This white wine displays a bright straw yellow color with golden reflections. The bouquet is complex, offering notes of citrus, flint, minerals, white flowers, and subtle smoky hints. On the palate, it is structured, deep, mineral, savory, and fresh, with a long, persistent finish revealing citrus and aromatic herbs. Critics have noted musky, faintly fusil, smoky, and pungent citrus oil aromas, leading to a dense yet bright palate with piquant tactile and flavor counterparts. Maritime saline and alkaline notes stimulate the salivary glands, while nut oils add richness to a juicy matrix of grapefruit and lemon. Chalk, stone, and smoky black tea contribute to a dynamic interplay that lingers deliciously. The wine shows a hint of spice and sweetness from oak, which is well-integrated into its superb complexity. Jancis Robinson described it as very pure, intense, and steely, spreading across the palate but tight on the finish, with a chewy, youthful character and an aroma of blackcurrant leaves. Even after 16 years (as of March 2026), it remains super fresh and straw-colored, opening up with honey and lanolin on the nose and layers of honeyed citrus around a strong acid spine. 【Iconic Loire Sauvignon Blanc with exceptional complexity and aging potential】 🍴 Food Pairing: This Pur Sang is perfect with seafood, shellfish, noble baked fish, aged goat cheeses, and white meats. It also pairs well with meaty and oily fish. 🥂 Event Suggestions: An outstanding and unique wine, the 2010 Pur Sang is ideal for connoisseurs seeking an age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc. It's suitable for sophisticated dinner parties, special occasions, or as a contemplative wine to be enjoyed and discussed among enthusiasts. It still has plenty of life left, making it a great choice to drink now or hold.