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Francois Chidaine, Touraine Rouge, 2023

Red Wine from Loire, France
by Francois Chidaine
$19.99
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Francois Chidaine is one of the Loire Valley's most celebrated winemakers, renowned for extraordinary Chenin Blanc from Montlouis and Vouvray. He took over his family's modest 4-hectare holding in 1989 and has expanded to some 40 hectares. Farming has been organic since 1992 and biodynamic since 1999, though he refuses to advertise certifications on labels—the work speaks for itself. This Touraine Rouge comes from estate vines on clay-limestone soils near the Cher river, blending equal parts Cot (Malbec), Cabernet Franc, and Pinot d'Aunis. Wild yeast fermentation in barrels and demi-muids, aged 12 months on lees. Medium-bodied with dark fruit, mineral undertones, and the peppery spice of Pinot d'Aunis. Versatile with food.

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More about Francois Chidaine

François Chidaine put Montlouis firmly back on the map of world-class Chenin Blancs. After taking over his father's four hectares in 1989, he's expanded to 30 hectares of Chenin and other regional varieties, all farmed organically and biodynamically. He ferments with only indigenous yeasts, no additives. His wines taste pure and express terroir like few Loireloads can.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Gamay , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

Vintage2023Bottle Sizes750 MLCountryFranceRegionLoireAppellationTouraineWine TypeRedVarietalsRed BlendVarietal Notes40% Cot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Pineau d'AunisVineyardVineyards from throughout the Touraine appellation.ViticultureOrganic and biodynamic farming.VinificationFermented in stainless tank.Residual sugar <0.5g/LAgingAged in neutral barrels.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted white fish, herb-crusted chicken, light pasta with tomato sauce, fresh cheeses

Tasting Profile

Red cherry and berry with herbal notes and mineral undertones. Medium-bodied with good acidity and silky tannins, displaying fruit-forward flavors and a dry finish.

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