Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2025 to 2045.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2023202096/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow plum, ripe peach, honeysuckle, fine spice

Palate: preserved lemon, stone fruit, lees creaminess, exotic spice

Buisson Renard (formerly Buisson Ménard) is the broader, more exotic side of Dagueneau. Yellow plum and exotic spice over a full, ripe-fruited Sauvignon frame.

What it pairs with

  • Lobster thermidor
    Creamy gratin shellfish demands the wine's full body, exotic spice and acidity.
  • Thai green curry with prawns
    Coconut milk and lemongrass meet the wine's exotic spice and stone-fruit register.
  • Truffled risotto
    Earthy black truffle bridges to the wine's stone-fruit depth and creamy lees.
  • Roast Bresse chicken
    Premier-cru poultry meets the wine's textural weight and lifted fruit; tarragon picks up the honeysuckle.

History

Buisson Renard sources from a parcel that earlier appeared as Buisson Ménard. The wine emphasises ripe, exotic fruit over the smoky flint of Silex.

  1. 1990: Buisson Ménard/Renard parcel added to the estate's cuvée range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Didier Dagueneau · visiting guide
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Classification
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Oak
Fermented and aged in oak barrels (mostly older) for around 18 months, then 5 to 7 months in tank
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 200 to 380 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ECOCERT
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Pouilly-Fumé Buisson Renard

What does Dagueneau Buisson Renard taste like?

Yellow plum, ripe peach, honeysuckle and fine spice on the nose; preserved lemon, stone fruit, lees creaminess and exotic spice on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long, lifted finish.

When should I drink Buisson Renard?

Drink between 5 and 25 years from vintage. The cuvée's ripe fruit profile rewards 5 to 10 years for full complexity; mature bottles develop honey and dried fruit.

What is the difference between Buisson Renard and Silex?

Silex is the smoky, austere flint expression; Buisson Renard emphasises ripe fruit and exotic spice on a broader, more generous palate.

Is Dagueneau Buisson Renard vegan?

Yes. The estate is biodynamic and uses no animal-derived fining agents.

Tags

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