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François Chidaine - Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Choisilles 2023 (dry)

François Chidaine - Montlouis sur Loire Les Choisilles 2023 (sec)

Montlouis-sur-Loire|White wine|Organic

4.7/5 (2022 / 13 customers)

93/100

RVF

94/100

Bettane & Desseauve

Chenin

white fruits

voltage

beautiful bitters

"A truly beautiful, elegant wine—vibrancy and freshness are the hallmarks of this vintage!"

This Montlouis Les Choisilles captivates with its dazzling liveliness and crystalline freshness. The nose opens with aromas of citrus and stone fruits, dominated by white peach. The palate is full-bodied and generous, driven by beautiful fruit and a subtle minerality that balances the wine. A vibrant white wine that invites you to take another sip.

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Estate

Domaine François Chidaine

Vintage

Les Choisilles

Vintage

2023

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin (vignes de 30 à 90 ans)

Regions

Flint-rich clay soil, with a subsoil consisting of Tuffeau chalk

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manual methods with successive sorting

Wine Production

Slow pressing in a pneumatic press; alcoholic fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts in 620-liter wooden barrels; no malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

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

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Clear, brilliant color

Nose

Fruity, with notes of white peach and yellow stone fruits, revealing a delicate minerality

Palate

Full-bodied and rounded, with a beautiful texture balanced by a mineral edge, finishing with lovely bitter notes

Serve

Decant at 11-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2031

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fish in sauce, cod, lobster, cold cuts, vegetarian dishes, chicken with pineapple, and goat cheese…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2027 guide) 94/100

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

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) 93/100

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 2023 vintages are characterized by their softness, with a hint of bitterness to enhance the finish.

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

(2022 vintage)

4.7/5

based on 13 reviews