François Chidaine

Les Bournais Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.216 ratings
9.33 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
Ellen Clifford

Oh rich and ripe! And damn tasty. Another First the Wine darling, the color says: obsess about me. The nose says I have some ripe tropical AND domestic fruits for ya. Sipping you think sour overripe lemon and orange with squeezes of ripe lemon juice. But a glass of this has been sitting in fields of honeysuckle dancing with all the limestone babies.

Oh rich and ripe! And damn tasty. Another First the Wine darling, the color says: obsess about me. The nose says I have some ripe tropical AND domestic fruits for ya. Sipping you think sour overripe lemon and orange with squeezes of ripe lemon juice. But a glass of this has been sitting in fields of honeysuckle dancing with all the limestone babies.

Jun 2nd, 2018
Joe Fischer

Gorgeous golden color with floral aromas of orange blossom. On the bud, it brings forth candied apricot and a beautiful minerality. Rich and full body.

Gorgeous golden color with floral aromas of orange blossom. On the bud, it brings forth candied apricot and a beautiful minerality. Rich and full body.

Jul 12th, 2023
Fredybeans

Robe jaune or
Nez exotique et frais
Bouche gourmande mais à l équilibre parfait sucre fruit et fraîcheur fiable tendue
Très belle bouteille

Robe jaune or
Nez exotique et frais
Bouche gourmande mais à l équilibre parfait sucre fruit et fraîcheur fiable tendue
Très belle bouteille

Sep 27th, 2020
Jordi Pazo

Vila. Cata Blancos del Loira. 78,90
27.09.18

Vila. Cata Blancos del Loira. 78,90
27.09.18

Sep 27th, 2018
Kai Wright

A post-cold celebration! Cant’t quite make it out tonight, but i can have a party in my mouth...Big, pretty nose of lemon zest and honeysuckle. Refreshing acid with a round body that coats the mouth with melon, ripe lemon, maybe some apricot even. 🎎🍗🍁

A post-cold celebration! Cant’t quite make it out tonight, but i can have a party in my mouth...Big, pretty nose of lemon zest and honeysuckle. Refreshing acid with a round body that coats the mouth with melon, ripe lemon, maybe some apricot even. 🎎🍗🍁

Nov 18th, 2017
Steve Medbery

Beautifully balanced through it' transitions. Green apple, melon, to a dry mineral finish that lingers on the palate. Great to come home to after a day in the sun.

Beautifully balanced through it' transitions. Green apple, melon, to a dry mineral finish that lingers on the palate. Great to come home to after a day in the sun.

Jun 16th, 2017
Colin Nuckolls

Outstanding. A perfect starter after an awesome talk by jeff!

Outstanding. A perfect starter after an awesome talk by jeff!

May 2nd, 2017
Doctor No

Rey primary right now. Dry with a nice degree of dullness on the palate to match the searing acid. Strong green apple and pear nose with more lemon on the palate. Nice but needs a decade. Will pick up more of that classic Chenin wax with time

Rey primary right now. Dry with a nice degree of dullness on the palate to match the searing acid. Strong green apple and pear nose with more lemon on the palate. Nice but needs a decade. Will pick up more of that classic Chenin wax with time

Nov 20th, 2016
Eddie Grystar

Decent but in kind of a weird middle period.

Decent but in kind of a weird middle period.

May 23rd, 2022