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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass. |
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Foie gras en terrine, pan-fried foie gras, roasted free-range poultry, creamed fish, creamed white meats, all truffled dishes, Ossau-Iraty sheep's cheese, mango carpaccio, apricot and flaked almond tart, citrus cake, vanilla custard, passion fruit panna cotta. |
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From now until 2030. |
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The estate and the wine |
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A true icon of the Jurançon, Les Jardins de Babylone is widely regarded as one of the region’s most exceptional wines. This tiny 3.2-hectare estate, discovered by Didier Dagueneau 20 years ago, is carved into the terraced slopes of Aubertin and has earned a reputation for the distinctive vibrancy of its wines. Today, Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau is fully committed to raising this confidential production to its highest expression.
These wines are unforgettable: extraordinary fruit expression, dazzling freshness, beautifully balanced acidity, and remarkable length. Low in alcohol yet full of finesse, they offer astonishing aromatic precision. This level of purity is the result of meticulous hand-harvesting in successive passes, followed by fermentation in new oak using a mix of 320-liter “cigars” and 600-liter tonneaux.
Every aspect is masterfully handled. Louis-Benjamin continues his father’s artisanal legacy with elegance and precision, carrying forward a vision of excellence that we previously featured in Racines magazine.
Almost never available to private buyers and typically reserved for top restaurants, these wines are traded discreetly, and only a fortunate few ever get the chance to experience them. |
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The 2019 Vin de France Les Jardins de Babylone Demi-Sec White offers aromas of the Orient, with dates, warm spices, and dried fruits, alongside notes of pear and juicy fruit. The wine features remarkable tension, a deliciously crisp, savory quality, and a smooth, satin-like texture. The 72.5 g/l of residual sugar integrates effortlessly into the wine's structure, enhancing its irresistible richness. Rated 94/100 by RVF and 93/100 by Robert Parker. |
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Hand-harvested grapes. Slow pneumatic pressing, fermentation, and aging in oak for 12 months, using cigar-shaped barrels. A mass period of 6 to 8 months before bottling, followed by an average bottle aging of 2 years before release. Residual sugar: 72.50 g/l (Off-Dry Wine). |
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AWARDS |
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Estate featured in Les Plus Grands Vins du Monde, by renowned French wine critic Michel Bettane, Editions Minerva
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Guide RVF 2024: 94/100
Robert Parker : 93/100 |
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