Thibaud Boudignon

à François(e)... Anjou Chenin Blanc

9.290 ratings
9.230 pro ratings
Anjou, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2018 | watery yellow, refined smell with hay, pear, melon. Also hint of saline smell. Good acidity, medium weight, fine bitters. Perfect dinnerwine. Paired with Cantonese chicken.

Vintage 2018 | watery yellow, refined smell with hay, pear, melon. Also hint of saline smell. Good acidity, medium weight, fine bitters. Perfect dinnerwine. Paired with Cantonese chicken.

Mar 26th, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Reduced minerality but juicy fruit, too.

Reduced minerality but juicy fruit, too.

Dec 31st, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Round and mouthfilling. Reduced minerality but juicy fruit too.

Round and mouthfilling. Reduced minerality but juicy fruit too.

Dec 31st, 2022
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9.1

The 2020 Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) has the purity of mountain air. Hailing from a single parcel named Les Gats, it is a mid-weight style that's not about aromatic appeal but texture. From a clay-based vineyard, this is one of the more weighty, rounded styles that Boudignon produces with a structured frame that clamps the mouth and acidity that pierces the wine's core like an arrow. There's no malo at this estate which somewhat explains its character. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)

The 2020 Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) has the purity of mountain air. Hailing from a single parcel named Les Gats, it is a mid-weight style that's not about aromatic appeal but texture. From a clay-based vineyard, this is one of the more weighty, rounded styles that Boudignon produces with a structured frame that clamps the mouth and acidity that pierces the wine's core like an arrow. There's no malo at this estate which somewhat explains its character. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)

Sep 16th, 2022
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.3

Received this as Pascaline’s recommendation from her selection of Thibaud’s wines at Racines. What a wonderful woman and an equally vibrant wine. Citrus, energy, sheen, cut, density and length.

Received this as Pascaline’s recommendation from her selection of Thibaud’s wines at Racines. What a wonderful woman and an equally vibrant wine. Citrus, energy, sheen, cut, density and length.

Apr 13th, 2019
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

This wine is awesome. Electric. Like Meursault Perrieres made from Chenin.

This wine is awesome. Electric. Like Meursault Perrieres made from Chenin.

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2019
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2014 - Hay, razorsharp taste #cheninblanc #anjou

Vintage 2014 - Hay, razorsharp taste #cheninblanc #anjou

1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2018
Matt

Incredibly bright pomaceous and citrus fruit character laced with wet rocks and a kiss of smoke and cream. Bracing acid, precise, and edgy. Needs food or air right now. So much life and energy this wine can stand up to just about anything. Would love to revisit in 10+ years.

Incredibly bright pomaceous and citrus fruit character laced with wet rocks and a kiss of smoke and cream. Bracing acid, precise, and edgy. Needs food or air right now. So much life and energy this wine can stand up to just about anything. Would love to revisit in 10+ years.

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2016
Jordan Mackay

Wine Editor San Francisco Magazine

9.7

Damn! This wine was simply badass last night. Scintillating acidity, judo-like palate weight, explosive with apple and key lime in the nose and lots of smoky CLR. This wine will only become more interesting if you hold onto it, but it's an electrifying experience today. 2013 Vintage, A Francoise.

Damn! This wine was simply badass last night. Scintillating acidity, judo-like palate weight, explosive with apple and key lime in the nose and lots of smoky CLR. This wine will only become more interesting if you hold onto it, but it's an electrifying experience today. 2013 Vintage, A Francoise.

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2016
Patrick Houghton

Sommelier Twelve, Ski Town Wine & Spirits, Cafe Diva, Bistro C.V.

9.4

Wound up, but killer!!

Wound up, but killer!!

1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2016