François Chidaine - Vouvray Le Bouchet Demi-sec 2006
Ratings: Gault Millau 18/20, RVF 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20, Wine Spectator 92/100
Produced from Chenin Blanc grapes cultivated according to biodynamic principles, like all the estate’s wines, the 2006 Vouvray Le Bouchet is a semi-dry wine with a deep, luminous color and a nose featuring aromas of exotic fruits and quince... A beautiful expression of Chenin on this terroir of flinty clay and tuffeau.
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Eye
Bright straw-yellow color
Nose
intense, exuding aromas of exotic fruits and overripe quince
Palate
Round and fresh, with lovely fruit and a long, fruity finish
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
A déguster en apéritif, sur de la charcuterie, des viandes blanches, du foie gras, du fromages de chèvre et des desserts... <br/>
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 flinty clay to white Tuffeau chalk—using biodynamic farming methods. Revitalizing about ten hectares of Vouvray vineyards on the opposite bank, this winemaker—strongly supported by his wife Manuela—now also relies on his children Alice and Pierre, who have joined the estate. These fine 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 among those who put Montlouis, his home region, 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 certified biodynamic since 1999. We cannot praise highly enough the level achieved by the wines of this exceptional winemaker. The “Vins de France” are in fact Vouvrays that, having been vinified outside their appellation zone, cannot claim the appellation. The range consists of blends from various plots (Choisilles, Argiles, Tuffeaux, Moelleux) and unique lieux-dits (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 reveal itself fully. An essential estate for any lover of the great Loire expressions of Chenin. The transition to his children, Pierre and Alice, is proceeding smoothly.
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