Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $22.40Original €19.90≈ £16.92 | francois-chidaine.com ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window 4–5 years
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay-limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Selection of parcels in Vouvray
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 620
Tirage Date Mar 2020
Disgorgement Date Jul 2022
Closure Champagne Cork
Production Details The grapes came from vines aged 10–50 years and were harvested manually with successive selections. Alcoholic fermentation could last up to six months, and malolactic fermentation was not sought. The wine was unchaptalized, had residual sugar below 2 g/L, underwent prise de mousse in the producer’s cellars, remained on laths for at least 18 months, and had 2.5 bar pressure. Recommended serving temperature was 7–9°C.
Certifications Ecocert; Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Luminous appearance; discreet bubbles; slightly vinous; white-fleshed fruit; exotic fruit; fresh; lively
Food Pairing Apéritif, salads, white fish, and fruit or chocolate desserts
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 3007943 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |