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François Chidaine

Clos du Breuil Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.1210 ratings
9.162 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

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François ChidaineMontlouis-sur-Loire, TouraineChenin Blanc
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8.5

Muy delicioso!

Muy delicioso!

Nov 26th, 2018
Alex Hill
8.8

Nicely balanced showing yellow plum, wet wool,slight oxidation and stoney minerality. From a classic vintage. May have opened this too early.

Nicely balanced showing yellow plum, wet wool,slight oxidation and stoney minerality. From a classic vintage. May have opened this too early.

Feb 4th, 2018
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.2

The purity and energy Chidaine gathers in his driest cuvée is so refreshing

The purity and energy Chidaine gathers in his driest cuvée is so refreshing

Aug 16th, 2017
Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

Exactly what I want out of a dry Chenin. Citrus, mineral and a hint of honey. Great value.

Exactly what I want out of a dry Chenin. Citrus, mineral and a hint of honey. Great value.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
9.1

The nose is toasty and mineral and the taste is lemon rind and more minerality with a bracingly dry finish.

The nose is toasty and mineral and the taste is lemon rind and more minerality with a bracingly dry finish.

1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2018
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Glad I waited on this. Terrific nose. Mineral, grilled nuts, fresh hay, minerals, chalk, lime and white pepper. Dazzling array of aromas. Palate is fresh and dynamic yet also toned reflecting the vintage. Terrific intense minerality and dazzling complexity, concentration and finesse. Lovely, fresh and dynamic. Years to go.

Glad I waited on this. Terrific nose. Mineral, grilled nuts, fresh hay, minerals, chalk, lime and white pepper. Dazzling array of aromas. Palate is fresh and dynamic yet also toned reflecting the vintage. Terrific intense minerality and dazzling complexity, concentration and finesse. Lovely, fresh and dynamic. Years to go.

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2016
Nick Davis
9.6

A classic Chenin Blanc expression. Killing me softly...

A classic Chenin Blanc expression. Killing me softly...

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2016
Marshal White
9.1

Ripe, tasty. Tastes like a ferment that went a long time without SO2 and still carries a bare touch of aldehyde. Not necessarily a criticism. This wine is about the yellow orchard fruit and the yum

Ripe, tasty. Tastes like a ferment that went a long time without SO2 and still carries a bare touch of aldehyde. Not necessarily a criticism. This wine is about the yellow orchard fruit and the yum

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.3

Beautifully bright quince and lemon rind.

Beautifully bright quince and lemon rind.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2015
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Sick nose. Roasted nuts, mineral, chalk, almonds, super pungent, sick nose. Palate is even better. Stunning complexity, mineral, barely any fruit, super deep, nuanced, layered, distinct hierarchy of flavor. Dissipates gorgeously. What a wine.

Sick nose. Roasted nuts, mineral, chalk, almonds, super pungent, sick nose. Palate is even better. Stunning complexity, mineral, barely any fruit, super deep, nuanced, layered, distinct hierarchy of flavor. Dissipates gorgeously. What a wine.

Dec 24th, 2016