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$42.00The Story
âFranc de piedâ means these vines were planted without graftingâsomething rarely seen in the post-phylloxera world. For François Chidaine, this is more than a curiosityâitâs an exploration of what Chenin can express when left in direct contact with its terroir. Grown on the clay-limestone slopes of Bournais, this dry Montlouis bottling is pure, contemplative, and deeply mineral.
The 2020 opens with white orchard fruit, chamomile, and a saline lift. On the palate, itâs layered and texturalâricher than it first appears, with notes of yellow apple, citrus peel, and wet stone. Thereâs no oak to distract, just quiet power and a lingering, mouthwatering finish.
Itâs a wine that doesnât shout, but rewards close attention. Perfect with simply prepared fish, aged goat cheese, or a long, thoughtful evening. Chenin Blanc as it might have tasted 150 years agoâalive, untouched, and full of soul.
Description
âFranc de piedâ means these vines were planted without graftingâsomething rarely seen in the post-phylloxera world. For François Chidaine, this is more than a curiosityâitâs an exploration of what Chenin can express when left in direct contact with its terroir. Grown on the clay-limestone slopes of Bournais, this dry Montlouis bottling is pure, contemplative, and deeply mineral.
The 2020 opens with white orchard fruit, chamomile, and a saline lift. On the palate, itâs layered and texturalâricher than it first appears, with notes of yellow apple, citrus peel, and wet stone. Thereâs no oak to distract, just quiet power and a lingering, mouthwatering finish.
Itâs a wine that doesnât shout, but rewards close attention. Perfect with simply prepared fish, aged goat cheese, or a long, thoughtful evening. Chenin Blanc as it might have tasted 150 years agoâalive, untouched, and full of soul.
