François Chidaine - Vin de France Baudoin 2024 (sec)
94/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“A bright and elegant wine—a superb choice!”
Produced in the Vouvray appellation, Baudoin is a lovely, complex dry white wine with undeniable aromatic finesse, opening with floral and fruity notes and a subtle hint of acacia honey. Well-balanced on the palate, it reveals a beautiful aromatic intensity. A white wine of the highest quality!
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Eye
Bright, luminous color
Nose
Very expressive with floral and fruity notes, and a subtle hint of acacia honey
Palate
Rich, aromatic intensity with good body, a balanced finish, and a pleasant overall harmony
Serve
At 11-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pair with fish, shellfish, lobster, white meats, aged goat cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
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 leading figures in the revival of Montlouis wines, brings out all the nuances of each vineyard plot—ranging from flinty clay to white Tuffeau chalk—using biodynamic farming methods. Revitalizing about ten hectares of Vouvray vineyards on the opposite bank, this winemaker—strongly supported by his wife Manuela—now also relies on his children Alice and Pierre, who have joined the estate. These fine wines for fine dining improve with age.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2026 guide) 94/100 Favorite 2023 vintage)
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 leading figure in Loire white wines, an unparalleled winemaker now revered by many other vintners. He is among those who put Montlouis, his home region, 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 certified biodynamic since 1999. We cannot praise highly enough the level achieved by the wines of this exceptional winemaker. The “Vins de France” are in fact Vouvrays that, having been vinified outside their appellation zone, cannot claim the appellation. The range consists of blends from various plots (Choisilles, Argiles, Tuffeaux, Moelleux) and unique lieux-dits (Clos du Breuil, Les Bournais, Clos Habert, Baudoin). The sparkling fruit of these wines requires a few years in the cellar to open up and reveal itself fully. An essential estate for any lover of the great Loire expressions of Chenin. The transition to his children, Pierre and Alice, is proceeding smoothly.
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