Montlouis, "Les Tuffeaux", Chidaine
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Organic

Montlouis, "Les Tuffeaux", Chidaine - 2020

750 mL
Item # 17583

From Chenin Blanc vines up to 90 years of age on clay, flint, and limestone soil, this cuvée is named after its soil. Fermentation takes place in demi-muids over the course of 6 months, then aging in the same vessels for 9 months before bottling. Pair this off-dry white with Bun Cha.

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Color
White
Vintage
2020
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Touraine
Appellation/Village
Montlouis
Producer
Chidaine
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc
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Production Methods

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

Staff Pick Notes

Francois Chidaine makes AOC wines in Montlouis and Vouvray using some vanguard natural methods. He’s a rare winegrower that never plows between rows. Instead he plants native flora to coexist with the vines. The thought is healthy competition will help foster grapes of vitality. His entire estate is farmed biodynamically. Grapes are hand harvested and there is little added to the wines. Yet the wines are clean and classic. With his Montlouis Tuffeaux, Chidaine touches on the more sumptuous side of Chenin. The wine has impressive weight and an oily viscosity. The deep golden hue marks a sign of richness. There are flavors of honey nougat, cantaloupe, fresh fig, and nutmeg in there. It is off dry with a lift of mouth cleansing acidity. The fruit comes from 30-80 year vines which are planted on top of the Loire's soft limestone, Tuffeaux.

- CP

More About This Wine

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...

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