François Chidaine

Clos du Breuil Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.136 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Alex Hill

Nicely balanced showing yellow plum, wet wool,slight oxidation and stoney minerality. From a classic vintage. May have opened this too early.

Nicely balanced showing yellow plum, wet wool,slight oxidation and stoney minerality. From a classic vintage. May have opened this too early.

Feb 4th, 2018
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.2

The purity and energy Chidaine gathers in his driest cuvée is so refreshing

The purity and energy Chidaine gathers in his driest cuvée is so refreshing

Aug 16th, 2017
Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

Exactly what I want out of a dry Chenin. Citrus, mineral and a hint of honey. Great value.

Exactly what I want out of a dry Chenin. Citrus, mineral and a hint of honey. Great value.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Marshal White

Ripe, tasty. Tastes like a ferment that went a long time without SO2 and still carries a bare touch of aldehyde. Not necessarily a criticism. This wine is about the yellow orchard fruit and the yum

Ripe, tasty. Tastes like a ferment that went a long time without SO2 and still carries a bare touch of aldehyde. Not necessarily a criticism. This wine is about the yellow orchard fruit and the yum

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016
Jo Florradikal

very rich, but balanced with great acidity. grilled pineapples, guava, basil, green apples, white flowers, green peaches, beautiful mouth feel, caramel, complex, spice, key lime pie, candied oranges

very rich, but balanced with great acidity. grilled pineapples, guava, basil, green apples, white flowers, green peaches, beautiful mouth feel, caramel, complex, spice, key lime pie, candied oranges

Oct 26th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Fantastic classic no-malo Chenin!

Fantastic classic no-malo Chenin!

May 26th, 2016
Daniel McGeough

Stone fruit for days!

Stone fruit for days!

Mar 30th, 2016
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.1

2014. Ripe, soft peach, apricot skins, gentle and generous.

2014. Ripe, soft peach, apricot skins, gentle and generous.

Jan 14th, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

Citrus peel, bright citrus flavors and acidity. Mouthwatering. Addictive wine.

Citrus peel, bright citrus flavors and acidity. Mouthwatering. Addictive wine.

Apr 23rd, 2018
Riddley Walker

Лёгкая дымность, айва, неспелый абрикос, цедра желтого грейпфрута, жаренный ананас, сухая трава, миндаль, битый камень. Собранно, сжато, с плотной фруктовостью и жёстким кислотно-минеральным хребтом. Среднетело и уверенно, в меру естественно, без грязи, напряжённо, с едва горчащим и немного угловатым финишем. Ещё очень молодо, с хорошим потенциалом. Стоит чуть-чуть подождать.

Лёгкая дымность, айва, неспелый абрикос, цедра желтого грейпфрута, жаренный ананас, сухая трава, миндаль, битый камень. Собранно, сжато, с плотной фруктовостью и жёстким кислотно-минеральным хребтом. Среднетело и уверенно, в меру естественно, без грязи, напряжённо, с едва горчащим и немного угловатым финишем. Ещё очень молодо, с хорошим потенциалом. Стоит чуть-чуть подождать.

Jan 27th, 2017