LES JARDINS DE BABYLONE DIDIER 2021 DAGUENEAU DEMI SEC

€80.00

Bouteille 75 cl

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Livraison estimée entre le 10/11/26 et le 16/11/26

Tasting

To the eye

The colour is a brilliant golden yellow with golden highlights; it is luminous and crystal-clear, hinting at a wine of great concentration.

Nose

The nose is remarkably complex, revealing aromas of candied apricot, mango, pineapple, quince, orange peel, exotic fruits and honey, complemented by notes of beeswax, dried fruit, mild spices, dried flowers and a delicate smoky hint characteristic of the estate.

Palate

On the palate, it is full-bodied, intense and exceptionally precise. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and length. Flavours of candied fruit, citrus, dates, quince paste and spices linger on a seemingly endless finish, which is briny and of incredible purity – the hallmark of Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau’s finest wines.

Pairing

Les Jardins de Babylone Demi-Sec 2021 is a wonderful accompaniment to pan-fried or semi-cured foie gras, a duck pastilla with dried fruit, a lightly spiced lobster, poultry with morel mushrooms, or a sweet-and-savoury tagine. This fine wine will also bring out the best in blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort or Bleu des Causses, as well as lightly sweetened desserts made with apricot or peach. To fully appreciate its complexity, we recommend serving it at between 10 and 12 °C after allowing it to breathe for around an hour.

Aging potential

Produced from an exceptional terroir and a remarkable vintage, Les Jardins de Babylone Demi-Sec 2021 has an ageing potential of 20 to 30 years, or even longer. Over time, it will develop aromas of saffron, white truffle, dried fruit, honey and oriental spices, whilst retaining exceptional freshness.

Features

Color White
Region Loire
Designation JURACON BLANC
Vintage 2021
Format Bouteille
Domain DIDIER DAGUENEAU
Capacity 75 cl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Could this off-dry wine appeal to someone who usually prefers dry whites?

It may interest someone who enjoys dry whites but is open to some sweetness: the 2021 combines the richness of residual sugar with finely tuned acidity. Its appeal lies in this tension, but it should not be chosen with the expectation of a dry wine.

Should I open this 2021 now or save it for ageing?

The description highlights exceptional ageing potential, so there is no need to rush to open it. Tasting it today would mainly offer a chance to explore the balance between richness and tension described here; however, no specific drinking window is provided.

Does ageing in barrels make this a noticeably oaky white?

Fermentation in barrels and extended ageing on the lees are not enough to conclude that the oak is dominant. On the contrary, the description emphasizes that the wine does not aim for a showy effect and highlights its precision, without detailing any oak notes it may have.

What should I pay attention to when tasting this vintage?

Focus especially on how the acidity balances the richness of the residual sugar. The finish is key: tasters highlight its rare freshness despite the aromatic richness, rather than simply describing an impression of sweetness.

What kind of occasion is this wine particularly suited to?

A tasting focused on off-dry whites is a good occasion to open it, particularly to explore the role of acidity in a wine with residual sugar. This 2021 is well suited to that purpose thanks to its balance, tension and freshness on the finish.

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