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François Chidaine 2006 Tuffeaux Chenin Blanc (Montlouis-sur-Loire)
A medium-sweet wine that is sweet with honey and lemon flavor, and contains delicious ripe pear juice freshness. The acidity focuses the fruit, giving flavors of almonds as well as spice.
— R.V.
(12/15/2010)
François Chidaine 2006 Le Bouchet Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
- $21
Chidaine, based across the Loire in Montlouis, has only recently begun making wine from Vouvray as well. Le Bouchet is an off-dry wine that balances a core of minerality and acidity against intense richness. Flavors of sweet plums, apricots and almonds ride beautifully into the soft finish.
— R.V.
(9/1/2009)
François Chidaine 2006 Les Argiles Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
A dry Vouvray, but one that has so much richness it seems almost sweet. It’s a great contrast of flavors—apricots alongside fresh apple juice, lemon, honey and a rich, soft texture. A wine that is delicious now but, with its mineral character, will also age magnificently.
— R.V.
(9/1/2009)
François Chidaine 2004 Chenin Blanc (Montlouis-sur-Loire)
- Cellar Selection
- $17
This is a great, concentrated wine, which packs clean, almond, kiwi and apple flavors along with a creamy, rich mousse and delicious acidity. This is a wine that can age well—a 1996 was still fresh when tasted early in 2006. Imported by Louis Dressner Selections.
— R.V.
(6/1/2006)
François Chidaine 2002 Petillant Chenin Blanc (Vouvray)
With its slightly lower pressure, this is a fresh, poised wine, which balances appley fruit, crispness and delicious green flavors. It is dry, but its softness and freshness leaves a very easy aftertaste.
— R.V.
(6/1/2006)
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