François Chidaine

Les Choisilles Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.116 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine, 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
Michael Sinowitz

Right now, crisper and more direct than the '14. Mineral driven with some lime coming forward on the finish.

Right now, crisper and more direct than the '14. Mineral driven with some lime coming forward on the finish.

Mar 30th, 2017
John Osgood

Tasty juice. Nice fruit.

Tasty juice. Nice fruit.

Feb 26th, 2018
roland benedetti

C est bete mais qu'est-ce que ça me fait plaisir ce truc là ce soir!!!

C est bete mais qu'est-ce que ça me fait plaisir ce truc là ce soir!!!

Apr 12th, 2017
Mac Taylor

Green Apple and honey, nice viscosity

Green Apple and honey, nice viscosity

Jan 30th, 2017
Justin Hansohn

Definitely a worthy defender in the chenin corner. Unique and expressive.

Definitely a worthy defender in the chenin corner. Unique and expressive.

Dec 26th, 2016
Arnaud Fontaine

A attendre un peu

A attendre un peu

Dec 24th, 2016
Eddie Grystar

Bottle a couple weeks ago was premoxed. This is really great, deep sticky wool nose, lotta good acid still. Good bottles like this will age a few more years. EDIT: even better on the second day!

Bottle a couple weeks ago was premoxed. This is really great, deep sticky wool nose, lotta good acid still. Good bottles like this will age a few more years. EDIT: even better on the second day!

Jan 21st, 2024
Eddie Grystar

Not quite premoxed but def aged. Nice wool but lower acid and fruit. Idk about these holding up….

Not quite premoxed but def aged. Nice wool but lower acid and fruit. Idk about these holding up….

Jan 2nd, 2024
Eddie Grystar

Is premox a thing in montlouis? Flat and tired. Last bottle a year or so ago was great

Is premox a thing in montlouis? Flat and tired. Last bottle a year or so ago was great

Jul 24th, 2020
JP Pierce

JP had this 6 years ago

JP had this 6 years ago

Apr 24th, 2018