Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $78.81Original €70.00≈ £59.51 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 96.2 g/L
Total Acidity 3.75 g/L
Calories (estimated) 180 kcal / glass
150ml glass180 kcal
750ml bottle900 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Minimum 20-year cellaring potential
Classification AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region Montlouis-sur-Loire
Soil Flint clay over tuffeau limestone
Sites Selection of parcels
Vine Age 30–90 years
Fermentation Vessels 620 L demi-muids
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Barrel Size 620
Bottling Date August 2021
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand harvested in successive passes, with crates used to preserve whole bunches before pressing; the grapes were 100% botrytised. Alcoholic fermentation could last up to six months, and malolactic fermentation was not sought. The wine matured on full lees in the same 620 L demi-muids for 6–8 months. The vineyard was farmed biodynamically using soil-conservation methods and without synthetic chemical phytosanitary products. Recommended serving temperature: 11–12°C.
Certifications Ecocert; Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Clear, bright appearance; highly perfumed white fruit, apricot, subtle texture, residual sweetness and a refreshing mineral finish
Food Pairing Spicy shrimp wok; duck à l’orange; Roquefort; exotic-fruit dessert
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2356851 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |