Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $26.34Original €23.40≈ £19.89 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $36.82Original CHF 30.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Classification Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Clay with coarse flint over soft white tuffeau limestone
Orientation Multiple Parcels; Exposures Vary
Vineyard Yield 43 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 600
Production Details The vines were 30–90 years old. Biodynamically farmed grapes were hand-harvested and sorted through multiple passes, pneumatically pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in 600 L demi-muids for up to six months without malolactic fermentation. The wine then matured for 11 months on fine lees in demi-muids.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 13.8 g/L
Total Acidity 3.61 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Classification AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Clay with flint; tuffeau subsoil
Vineyard Yield 43 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Selection of parcels
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 620
Bottling Date Aug 2021
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Producer specification: vines were 30–90 years old; grapes were harvested manually in successive passes, slowly pressed pneumatically, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in 620 L demi-muids for up to six months. Malolactic fermentation was not sought. Maturation lasted 6–8 months on total lees in the same vessels. Recommended serving temperature was 11–12°C, and stated aging potential was at least 15–20 years. Importer conflict: Alliance Wine and Polaner instead specify 600 L demi-muids, no malolactic fermentation, and 11 months on fine lees; Alliance additionally says 100% of the wine saw oak and none was new. A SAQ listing titled 2020 reports 12.5% ABV and 9.7 g/L sugar, but explicitly warns that displayed vintage and presentation can vary by received lot, so those values were not generalized into canonical analytical claims.
Certifications Ecocert; Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Clear, bright appearance; aromatic nose developing delicate freshness; fruity palate with a touch of acidity on the finish and balanced sweetness and freshness
Food Pairing Aperitif; turbot with beurre blanc; veal chop; goat cheese
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $36.82Original CHF 30.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1438147 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |