2007 Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fumé Silex
Despite its youth, easily the best Sauvignon Blanc I've had; in fact, one of the most profound wines I've encountered. Light yellow-gold color announces its elegance but belies its weight. Almost contradictory virtues of lithe grace and dense concentration. The most striking quality is its minerality, notable on the nose and palate. Dense pear, grapefruit, lime, green apple (and more!) are foiled by crisp acidity. This was the first time my wife and I raced through a bottle to prevent the other from getting an extra glass. Complex and harmonious, one of the most perfect wines I've experienced.