Didier Dagueneau
Didier Dagueneau (* 1956 in Saint-Andelain , Nièvre , France ; † September 17, 2008 in Dordogne ) was a French winemaker .
Didier Dagueneau attended a viticulture school and made an extremely successful career as a world-class winemaker on the Loire . With his wines from the grapes Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir , the world-famous wines Chailloux, Buisson Renard, Asteroïde were produced; the white wines Pur Sang and Silex from the Pouilly-Fumé appellation were considered two of the world's best wines. It had cult status among wine connoisseurs.
In addition to his job, he was a well-known musher in sled dog races and won European and world championships.
He died in an accident with his microlight . He leaves behind a wife and four children.
Web links
- New York Times : "D. Dagueneau, Winemaker, Dies at 52 ” , September 18, 2008
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| SURNAME | Dagueneau, Didier |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French winemaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1956 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saint-Andelain , Nièvre department , France |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 17, 2008 |
| Place of death | Dordogne department |