2023 Francois Chidaine Les Argiles

Producer: Francois Chidaine  
Region: Loire, France 
Varietal: Chenin Blanc  
Year: 2023 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Chidaine’s estate grown Vouvray produced from parcels throughout the great vineyards of the Clos Baudoin property, Les Argiles is normally vinified dry. Notes of honey, citrus, pear and apple are present in the nose with just a hint of caramel. Full-bodied in the mouth, but fresh with lively acidity, this is world class chenin at an unbeatable price. 

Apparently there was a little known rule in Vouvray that requires wines from the appellation to be aged entirely in the village. Currently Chidaine along with another well known Montlouis producer are in legal proceedings to have the appellation status reinstated for their Vouvray wines. Beginning in 2014, this wine is bottled without the appellation, but is very much the same wine that we have come to know and love from this fine estate." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.