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François Chidaine - Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Tuffeaux 2020 (mild)

François Chidaine - Montlouis sur Loire Les Tuffeaux 2020 (tendre)

Montlouis-sur-Loire|White wine|Organic

4.5/5 (11 customers)

94+/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Bettane & Desseauve

Chenin

semi-dry

freshness

delicate

ripe fruit

"The legendary nobility of Chenin Blanc is brought to life in this cuvée"

This semi-dry wine will charm you with its delicate aromas of white and exotic fruits. Rich, smooth, and indulgent, it reveals a refreshing palate with lovely hints of acidity. Superb balance!

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Estate

Domaine François Chidaine

Vintage

Les Tuffeaux

Vintage

2020

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin Blanc, vignes de 30 à 90 ans

Regions

Flint-clay soils, with a subsoil consisting of Tuffeau

Viticulture

Certified Biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manual methods with successive sorting

Wine Production

Pressing in a pneumatic press; alcoholic fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts in 620-liter demi-muids; no malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

6 to 8 months on total lees in demi-muids

Alcohol content

14.5%

Residual sugars

13.8 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Beautiful, clear, and brilliant color

Nose

Intense aromas of ripe fruit, revealing a delicate freshness

Palate

Rich, fruity, and full-bodied, smooth and indulgent, with lovely hints of acidity that create a beautiful balance

Serve

At 11-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with turbot in beurre blanc, veal chop, goat cheeses…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100

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 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

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94+/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

About the wine:

Opening with a subtle toasty note, the 2020 Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Tuffeaux reveals an inviting bouquet of almonds, Anjou pears, white fruits, and sweet spices. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping, and round, it is concentrated yet finely balanced, with a fleshy, fruity core, lively acidity, and a touch of delicate sweetness. The wine concludes with a racy, mineral finish that reflects its clay, flint, and limestone terroir.

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.

Customer Rating

4.5/5

based on 11 reviews