Montlouis Tendre "Clos Habert" François Chidaine 2017//18/20

Domaine François Chidaine

Described by Michel Bettane as ‘a producer that true oenophiles should seek out’, François Chidaine is the producer who put Montlouis firmly back on the map of world-class Chenin Blancs.

An early disciple of ‘Biodynamie’, he has succeeded in producing some of the most elegant Loire whites with a consistently great balance between ripeness and structure.

 Vines aged 30–90 years are grown biodynamically, with no chemical treatments and soils regularly ploughed. Melliferous and nematicidal plants are sown between rows to encourage biodiversity. Yields are kept low at 24 hl/ha to concentrate flavour. The soils—clay with coarse flint (“Les Perruches”) over soft Tuffeau limestone—combined with a continental climate with oceanic influence, produce structured, mineral-driven wines.

Green citrus, satsumas and white floral notes, this off dry wine opens on to a palate that has a creamy like texture and mouthfeel and some residual sweetness.

Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

Organic