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96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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Chidaine's 2019 Montlouis sur Loire Les Choisilles is deep, pure, fresh and refined on the nose but still very young, with lemon leaf, chalk and sur lie aromas. On the palate, this is a rich and concentrated Chenin, but it reveals remarkable freshness and energy. It is a bit unfair to compare it to the 2018, which has a year more of development, but I have to, and I am still amused by the 2019, which lifts Les Choisilles to unknown heights. The salinity and mineral grip are really beautiful here in the finish, and I believe the wine can age for two decades. Highly attractive pineapple flavors on the aftertaste. Tasted in March 2021.
Technical Details
- BlendChenin Blanc
- WinemakerFrancois Chidaine
- CountryFrance
- RegionLoire Valley
- AppellationMontlouis Sur Loire, Touraine
- VineyardLes Choisilles
- Farming MethodOrganic and Biodynamic Farming
- Alcohol13%
Francois Chidaine Montlouis Sur Loire Les Choisilles 2019
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Dry Chenin of this caliber is mind-numbingly good! 2019 proved to be near-perfect in the region for producing the most titillating, balanaced and invigorating wines. Take Wine Advocate's 96-point review as a solid indication, this wine is in a league of its own. "Chidaine's 2019 Montlouis sur Loire Les Choisilles is deep, pure, fresh and refined on the nose but still very young, with lemon leaf, chalk and sur lie aromas...The salinity and mineral grip are really beautiful here in the finish, and I believe the wine can age for two decades." How's that for a $40 white! Full review below, but know this highly-allocated wine will disappear very quickly.
About the Producer
Francoise Chidaine is located in the picturesque town of Montlouis located directly across the river from Vouvray and just up-river from Tours. The estate is run by Francois Chiadian a second-generation vigneron with the help of his wife Manuela. Francois is very passionate about Chenin Blanc for its diversity and potential to create ageworthy wines. He is known to make some of the most terroir transparent, complex and ageworthy Chenin Blanc. He is also extremely devoted to natural farming, especially the practice of regenerative agriculture. This practice involves the implementation of practices known to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into plant material and organic matter. His vision isn't only about growing the best grapes or making the best wine but rather a vision for a better future.