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François Chidaine - Vin de France Les Argiles 2024 (Sec)
François Chidaine - Vin de France Les Argiles 2024 (Dry)

François Chidaine - Vin de France Les Argiles 2024 (Sec)

Vin de France|White wine|Organic
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94/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

Chenin
mineral
salty
gastronomy

“‘The 2024 vintages display a breathtaking integrity. Magnificent and vibrant expressions of Chenin.’ (Le Guide RVF 2027)”

This cuvée elegantly expresses the full richness of a terroir with chalky and salty notes, complemented by delicate hints of citrus and white fruits. The Chenin’s liveliness unfolds with precision, enhanced by subtle herbaceous notes. The wine captivates with its harmonious balance and lingers on a taut, long finish—the hallmark of a great wine.

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Estate

Domaine François Chidaine

Vintage

Les Argiles

Vintage

2024

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin (vignes de 40 ans)

Regions

Soils composed of deep clay and white chalk, exclusively of a clay-limestone nature

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manual methods with successive sorting

Wine Production

Pressing in a pneumatic press; alcoholic fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts in demi-muids; malolactic fermentation not pursued

Livestock Farming

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

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light, bright color

Nose

Elegant, with notes of flowers, citrus, and fresh fruit, and subtle herbal accents

Palate

Purity and elegance, beautiful balance, a crisp, briny finish

Serve

Decant at 11-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2033

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with shellfish, mussels in white wine sauce, delicate fish dishes, monkfish terrine, goat cheese, or simply as an aperitif…

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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

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

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

Wine rated (2027 guide) 94/100 Favorite

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 wine:

When it comes to dry white wines, two distinct profiles emerge: the 2024 vintages display a breathtaking integrity. These are magnificent, vibrant expressions of Chenin.

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.

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