Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $33.77Original €30.00≈ £25.51 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $33.77Original €30.00≈ £25.51 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 25.3 g/L
Total Acidity 3.18 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Minimum cellaring potential of 20–30 years
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay-limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Four Vouvray vineyards: Le Bouchet, L’Espagnole, La Chatterie and L’Homme
Fermentation Vessels 620 L demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 620
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date August 2019
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Vines were 10–100 years old. Grapes were harvested manually with successive selections. Alcoholic fermentation could last up to six months; malolactic fermentation was not sought. The wine matured for 6–8 months on full lees in 620 L demi-muids. Recommended serving temperature was 11–12°C. Alliance Wine additionally specifies that 100% of the wine was handled in French oak with no new oak.
Certifications Ecocert; Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Clear and bright; sweet white-fruit and delicately honeyed dried-fruit aromas; a lively, generous and balanced palate.
Food Pairing Foie gras; blue cheese; fine white-fruit tart
Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 22.3 g/L
Total Acidity 5.09 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Minimum cellaring potential of 20–30 years
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay-limestone
Sites Selection of parcels in Vouvray
Fermentation Vessels 620 L demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 620
Bottling Date August 2017
Production Details Vines were 10–100 years old. Grapes were harvested manually with successive selections. Alcoholic fermentation could last up to six months; malolactic fermentation was not sought. The wine matured for 6–8 months on full lees in 620 L demi-muids. Recommended serving temperature was 11–12°C.
Certifications Ecocert; Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Clear and bright; sweet exotic-fruit aromas of mango and passion fruit echoed on the palate, with notable freshness and balance.
Food Pairing Foie gras; Roquefort; Indian-style curry; exotic-fruit dessert
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2071437 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |