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François Chidaine - Moelleux 2018

François Chidaine - Moelleux 2018

Vin de France|White wine|Organic
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93/100

Vinous

92+/100

Robert Parker

Chenin
freshness
delicious
desserts

"This sweet wine is exceptionally refined—a true standout from its region."

With a very small but high-quality harvest, François Chidaine crafts this Chenin Blanc, which boasts a beautiful balance highlighted by remarkable freshness, fullness, and length. A superb sweet wine brimming with character!

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Estate

Domaine François Chidaine

Vintage

Moelleux

Vintage

2018

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin

Regions

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manual methods with successive sorting

Wine Production

Pneumatic pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in demi-muids, no malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

6 to 8 months in demi-muids on the full lees

Alcohol content

14,5%

Residual sugars

25.3 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

A clear, luminous color

Nose

Sweet aromas of white fruits and dried fruits with a delicate hint of honey

Palate

Lively and rich, with remarkable freshness, superb balance, beautiful fullness, and a refined finish

Serve

At 11-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with foie gras, Roquefort, blue-veined cheeses, Indian-style curry, a white fruit tart…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

François Chidaine, one of the leaders of the Montlouis wine revival, brings out all the nuances of each vineyard plot—ranging from flint-rich clay to white Tuffeau chalk—using biodynamic farming methods. Having revitalized about ten hectares of Vouvray vineyards on the opposite bank, this winemaker—who is strongly supported by his wife, Manuela—now also relies on his children, Alice and Pierre, who have joined the estate. These great wines for fine dining improve with age.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2021 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Hailing from Vouvray (but vinified nearby in Montlouis, and therefore marketed as a “Vin de France”), the 2018 Vin de France Mœlleux opens with a pure, fresh, and chalky nose, featuring aromas of mandarin and remarkable finesse and elegance. On the palate, it is a sweet Chenin that is quite sugary yet refined and elegant, with a juicy yet refined finish, featuring subtle tannins and mineral notes.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the estate:

Since his debut in 1989, François Chidaine has become a major player in the world of Loire whites, an unparalleled winemaker now revered by many other vintners. He is among those who put Montlouis—his original stronghold—on the map. In the early 2000s, he expanded his operations in Vouvray, notably by acquiring Clos Baudoin from the Poniatowski family. With the help of his wife, Manuéla, François has continuously refined his winemaking and aging techniques, carrying out meticulous work in vineyards that have been certified biodynamic since 1999. We cannot praise highly enough the caliber achieved by the wines of this exceptional winemaker. The “Vins de France” are, in fact, Vouvray wines that, because they are vinified outside their appellation zone, cannot bear the appellation name. The lineup consists of blends from various plots (Choisilles, Argiles, Tuffeaux, Moelleux) and single-vineyard wines (Clos du Breuil, Les Bournais, Clos Habert, Baudoin). The sparkling fruitiness of these wines requires a few years in the cellar to open up and fully reveal itself. An essential estate for any lover of the great Chenin expressions from the Loire Valley. The transition to his children, Pierre and Alice, is proceeding smoothly.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The 2018 Montlouis Moelleux is another fabulous wine in this lineup. The natural gravity of these old vines works so well with the Moelleux style, producing a rich, deep Chenin full of character. Dried pear, mint, mandarin oil, and apricot intertwine in this highly expressive and nuanced wine.

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