François Chidaine

Les Bournais Franc de Pied Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.375 ratings

9.330 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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9.5

Also from the Le Bournais plot, but from 20 specific rows of ungrafted grapes. The volume has been turned up on flavors and aromas here. The fragrant nose reveals notes of grilled herb, beeswax and honey, and smokiness and saltiness carry through the dense palate into a long mineral finish. Fresh, powerful and ageworthy. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)

Also from the Le Bournais plot, but from 20 specific rows of ungrafted grapes. The volume has been turned up on flavors and aromas here. The fragrant nose reveals notes of grilled herb, beeswax and honey, and smokiness and saltiness carry through the dense palate into a long mineral finish. Fresh, powerful and ageworthy. (Jason Wilson, Vinous, July 2020)

Jul 23rd, 2020

9.5

9 August 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY.

9 August 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2017

Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.6

This may be our house Chenin

This may be our house Chenin

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2013

9.5

Montlouis! Cheninigans!

Montlouis! Cheninigans!

1 person found it helpfulSep 1st, 2013

9.3

From 1.5l. Great value.

From 1.5l. Great value.

Mar 13th, 2016

9.2

Rich and big, great acidity- delicious with pan roasted chicken thighs and Italian white beans

Rich and big, great acidity- delicious with pan roasted chicken thighs and Italian white beans

Sep 1st, 2015

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.5

I love so much this vintage. It lifts a lot this usually big boy cuvée

I love so much this vintage. It lifts a lot this usually big boy cuvée

Jun 28th, 2015

Rise Over Run

9.3

Unapologetically ripe and exotic.

Unapologetically ripe and exotic.

Jun 24th, 2015

Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.1

Chenin-roadie!

Chenin-roadie!

Mar 28th, 2015

Cellar Door Manager, Voyager Estate

9.0

Pick of the Chenin tasting. So beautiful with lots going on.

Pick of the Chenin tasting. So beautiful with lots going on.

Dec 4th, 2014