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François Chidaine - Montlouis sur Loire Les Epinays by Pierre Chidaine blanc 2022 MAGNUM (sec)
François Chidaine - Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Epinays by Pierre Chidaine White 2022 MAGNUM (dry)

François Chidaine - Montlouis sur Loire Les Epinays by Pierre Chidaine blanc 2022 MAGNUM (sec)

Montlouis-sur-Loire|White wine|Organic

94+/100

Robert Parker

94/100

RVF

Chenin
citrus fruits
chalky finish
deep
magnum

"A virtuoso!"

Montlouis Les Epinays, crafted by Pierre Chidaine, is a dry Chenin of rare intensity—graceful, vibrant, and deeply textured. Produced exclusively in magnums, this great wine reveals striking energy and a bold sensuality. An exceptional cuvée, destined to leave a lasting impression… but available in very limited quantities.

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Estate

Domaine François Chidaine

Vintage

Les Epinays by Pierre Chidaine (Magnum)

Vintage

2022

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin (vignes de 60 ans)

Regions

Flint-clay soils, with bedrock consisting of Tuffeau

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 Wineglobes (50%) and demi-muids (50%) for up to 6 months; no malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

6 to 8 months on fine lees in Wineglobes (50%—small glass tanks) and 50% in demi-muids; blended before bottling in magnums

Alcohol content

13,5%

Residual sugars

4.57 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Clear, brilliant color

Nose

Fresh, candied lemon, orange blossom, floral notes of linden and honeysuckle, combined with a delicate minerality

Palate

Deep and textured, with a beautiful body balanced by a pleasant freshness, chalky and briny notes, and superb length

Serve

Decant at 11-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2036+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif with sea bass, sole, lobster, a seafood platter, roasted scallops, langoustines, goat cheese...

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

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

About the wine:

Chidaine’s 2022 Montlouis Les Épinays comes from a south-facing plot composed of clay, flint, and limestone. It opens with a complex, slightly reductive bouquet of white fruits, Anjou pear, acacia, and candied citrus, delicately enhanced by a hint of mandarin blossom. Medium- to full-bodied, it is structured and slightly austere, with a fleshy, layered fruit core supported by a subtle touch of gastronomic bitterness. The finish is long, intensely savory and briny, leaving a vivid impression of chalky dry extracts. Aged for eight months in a combination of wine globes (40%) and large barrels (60%), this distinctive cuvée is bottled exclusively in magnums.
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 (2026 guide) 94/100

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 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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