François Chidaine

Montlouis-sur-Loire Brut Nature Chenin Blanc

9.152 ratings
9.114 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
Ezekiel James Hampton

Funky bubbles that are also elegant. Yes.

Funky bubbles that are also elegant. Yes.

Feb 17th, 2018
Jo Florradikal

pears, apples, vivid acidity, green pears and peaches, jasmine, beautiful

pears, apples, vivid acidity, green pears and peaches, jasmine, beautiful

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2016
Scott Wren

Fresh vivacious brut.

Fresh vivacious brut.

Apr 22nd, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Lemon meringue, wet wool and fresh cut flowers on the nose. Bright sweet & sour lemons, (Lemonheads) underripe tangerine with peel, gava/papaya, chalky edgy mineralogy, bright slightly fizzy acidity with a decent finish.

Lemon meringue, wet wool and fresh cut flowers on the nose. Bright sweet & sour lemons, (Lemonheads) underripe tangerine with peel, gava/papaya, chalky edgy mineralogy, bright slightly fizzy acidity with a decent finish.

Mar 24th, 2017
Liz Hale

Peaches and pears and nectarines oh my! Stunning Chenin Cremant- 👍👍

Peaches and pears and nectarines oh my! Stunning Chenin Cremant- 👍👍

Jan 8th, 2017
Veronica Castro

Beautiful, ripe nectarine and red apple, good structure and a strong backbone of acid, richly textured. Fragrant. Pleasing. Lemony finish.

Beautiful, ripe nectarine and red apple, good structure and a strong backbone of acid, richly textured. Fragrant. Pleasing. Lemony finish.

Jul 20th, 2016
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.3

Brwad yeast on nose at first, bruised apple, vibrant and laser clear on palate

Brwad yeast on nose at first, bruised apple, vibrant and laser clear on palate

Jul 4th, 2016
William Hughes

This is a killer Chenin Blanc crémant that will give many Champagne a run for the money. Crisp acidity, pleasant yeasty tones and crisp apples. Delicious!

This is a killer Chenin Blanc crémant that will give many Champagne a run for the money. Crisp acidity, pleasant yeasty tones and crisp apples. Delicious!

Jun 25th, 2016
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.2

From famous biodynamic wine producer Francois Chidaine - delivers again a classy, fine and persistent Chenin sparkling , optimal grape maturation pushing a crispy, pleasant "bubble" with long finish and on top of all a top value for money, it would for sure "kill" a few champagnes :)

From famous biodynamic wine producer Francois Chidaine - delivers again a classy, fine and persistent Chenin sparkling , optimal grape maturation pushing a crispy, pleasant "bubble" with long finish and on top of all a top value for money, it would for sure "kill" a few champagnes :)

Feb 4th, 2015
Douglas Braun

Blooming with Chenin character melon /apple backed by broad toasty notes nice high acidity

Blooming with Chenin character melon /apple backed by broad toasty notes nice high acidity

Jan 20th, 2018