Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $37.15Original €33.00≈ £28.06 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $48.16Original CHF 39.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Clay-limestone soil without coarse flint, Over soft white tuffeau limestone
Fermentation Vessels 600 L demi-muids
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 600
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Biodynamically managed vineyard with no chemical phytosanitary products. After gentle pressing, indigenous-yeast alcoholic fermentation in 600 L demi-muids can extend over six months; the importer says malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided and maturation occurs on fine lees in demi-muids.
Tasting Notes Dry and mineral-driven; citrus and white stone fruit; fresh, pure and elegant, with a precise, saline and tense finish
Food Pairing Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese; grilled sole with lemon-herb butter; leek gratin
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
Total Acidity 3.85 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Cellaring potential of 10–15 years minimum
Classification AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation Northwest
Fermentation Vessels 620 L demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 620
Bottling Date August 2024
Production Details Vines were 10–24 years old. Grapes were harvested manually in successive passes and protected in crates before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation could last up to six months; malolactic fermentation was not sought. Maturation on total lees in demi-muids lasted 6–8 months. The vineyard used biodynamic and soil-conservation practices without chemical phytosanitary products. Recommended serving temperature was 11–12°C.
Certifications Ecocert (organic); Biodyvin (biodynamic)
Tasting Notes Dry and fruity; clear, bright appearance; white fruit and especially white peach; aromatic complexity, freshness and a notably long finish
Food Pairing Lobster; scallops; sea bass; shellfish; goat cheese
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
Total Acidity 3.62 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Cellaring potential of 10–15 years minimum
Classification AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation Northwest
Fermentation Vessels 620 L demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 620
Bottling Date August 2023
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Vines were 10–24 years old. Grapes were harvested manually in successive passes and protected in crates before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation could last up to six months; malolactic fermentation was not sought. Maturation on total lees in demi-muids lasted 6–8 months. The vineyard used biodynamic and soil-conservation practices without chemical phytosanitary products. Recommended serving temperature was 11–12°C.
Certifications Ecocert (organic); Biodyvin (biodynamic)
Tasting Notes Producer: dry and fruity, clear and bright, with white fruit, especially white peach, aromatic complexity, freshness and length. Importer: citrus and white stone fruit with a precise, saline and tense finish.
Food Pairing Lobster; scallops; sea bass; shellfish; goat cheese, including Crottin de Chavignol; grilled sole with lemon-herb butter; leek gratin
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $48.16Original CHF 39.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $48.16Original CHF 39.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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