François Chidaine - Touraine blanc Sauvignon 2024
"Perfect with shellfish and grilled fish—a delightful, fresh, and aromatic wine"
This white Touraine has a clear, brilliant color and offers floral notes that gradually give way to a delicate citrus bouquet. On the palate, it strikes a balance between lovely freshness and full-bodied fruitiness, with a supple texture.
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
A delicate bouquet of citrus (grapefruit) with notes of white flowers
Palate
A crisp, clean attack, offering a beautiful balance between a supple, fresh body and well-controlled acidity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with asparagus, grilled fish, shellfish, sushi, a shrimp and avocado salad, goat cheese, or simply as an appetizer...
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—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 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 one of 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 continually refined his winemaking and aging techniques, carrying out meticulous work in the vineyards, which 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” wines are, in fact, Vouvrays that, having been vinified outside their appellation zone, cannot claim the appellation. 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
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. ANDRE C. Published on September 10, 2025
A splendid little wine, especially in terms of quality-to-price ratio. What a refreshing change from the 2023 and 2022 vintages, which had a bit of residual sugar and were much less lively due to the heat of those years.
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