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François Chidaine - Montlouis Méthode Traditionnelle (brut, undosed)

François Chidaine - Montlouis Méthode Traditionnelle (brut non dosé)

Montlouis-sur-Loire|Sparkling wine|Organic

3.9/5 (13 customers)

16/20

RVF

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“Generous, full-bodied, and delicately honeyed, this brut nature sparkling wine made using the traditional method combines richness and precision, rounded out by an excellent, mouth-watering finish. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2017 - RVF). With a deep, luminous color, this sparkling wine opens on the nose with aromas of white flowers and citrus notes, and offers a pronounced minerality on the palate. A very pleasant brut nature!

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Estate

Domaine François Chidaine

Vintage

Méthode Traditionnelle

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin Blanc

Regions

soil composed of clay and coarse flint particles that make up Les Perruches

Viticulture

certified biodynamic

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Alcoholic fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts in 600-liter wooden barrels. No malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

aged on slats for at least 12 months

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

<2 g/l

Organic

Yes

Eye

rich, luminous color

Nose

with aromas of white flowers and citrus notes

Palate

distinct minerality, very pleasant

Serve

at 7-9°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2019

Food and Wine Pairings

It can be enjoyed as an aperitif and makes an excellent substitute for dry wines...

More information at Domaine François Chidaine

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)

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 (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

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:

Generous, full-bodied, and with delicate honey notes, this brut nature sparkling wine made using the traditional method combines richness and precision, rounded out by an excellent, mouth-watering 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

3.9/5

based on 13 reviews