Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $11.48Original €10.20≈ £8.67 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Grolleau; remaining 30% Pinot Noir and Gamay in an unspecified split
Region Touraine
Soil Flint, Clay and limestone soils in the cher valley between tours and orléans
Production Details The importer describes ripe-picked grapes receiving a fair measure of skin contact before pressing, followed by lees aging in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Dry, fleshy and refreshing, with herb-infused red berries, earthy-mineral notes and subtle textural grip.
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
Total Acidity 3.38 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 40% Grolleau Noir, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Gamay
Drinking Window 2–3 years
Region Touraine
Soil Clay and flint at chissay-en-touraine; clay and limestone at saint-julien-de-chédon, From two parcels in the cher valley
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Direct Pressing In A Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date Feb 2024
Production Details Manually harvested; direct pneumatic pressing; low-temperature alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, potentially lasting up to six months; no malolactic fermentation; aged on fine lees in stainless steel until bottling in February 2024.
Tasting Notes Dry and fruity; delicate raspberry, strawberry and ripe red-berry aromas, with blood orange, lively freshness, chalky minerality, a zesty finish and a subtle spicy note.
Food Pairing Aperitif; summer salads; grilled foods; savory tarts; red-fruit desserts