François Chidaine

Les Choisilles Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.1248 ratings
9.276 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
Peter Sultan

So,so bright, concentrated & clear. Fennel, endive, & rum soaked apples on nose ( tasted blind a friend thought Jura ); on palate more of those freshly cut vegetables with more apple and underripe pear notes. Intense. And so young. So many miles to go. I always never buy enough of Chidaine, to my regret. But drinking at any stage is so mesmerizing. Like a shooting star.

So,so bright, concentrated & clear. Fennel, endive, & rum soaked apples on nose ( tasted blind a friend thought Jura ); on palate more of those freshly cut vegetables with more apple and underripe pear notes. Intense. And so young. So many miles to go. I always never buy enough of Chidaine, to my regret. But drinking at any stage is so mesmerizing. Like a shooting star.

Apr 3rd, 2024
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9.1

The 2020 Les Choisilles offers a floral and pear-like aromatic character. It's round and ripe with good grip on the finish, which could be a result of the vintage having had little juice in it; the wines have excellent structure and fruit purity. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)

The 2020 Les Choisilles offers a floral and pear-like aromatic character. It's round and ripe with good grip on the finish, which could be a result of the vintage having had little juice in it; the wines have excellent structure and fruit purity. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)

Sep 16th, 2022
Matt Perlman

Cork taint. Shame as even with that it was clear this would have killed

Cork taint. Shame as even with that it was clear this would have killed

Feb 27th, 2022
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

More fruit than mineral drive. Mango, nectarine, linear acidity, slight chalky mineral finish. Excellent length and purity. Paired with Thai shrimp and basil stir fry.

More fruit than mineral drive. Mango, nectarine, linear acidity, slight chalky mineral finish. Excellent length and purity. Paired with Thai shrimp and basil stir fry.

May 7th, 2019
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2010 Excellent balance, hay, bee wax #montlouis

Vintage 2010 Excellent balance, hay, bee wax #montlouis

Apr 24th, 2018
Bobby Stuckey

Master Sommelier, Partner Frasca Food & Wine, Vintner Scarpetta Wines

8.7

If Riesling is pristine apple, Chenin is the study of a lightly bruised apple

If Riesling is pristine apple, Chenin is the study of a lightly bruised apple

5 people found it helpfulAug 18th, 2014
Brian Tuite

Winning!

Winning!

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2018
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.9

La música del vi

La música del vi

1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2016
Jennifer Foucher

Sommelier Del Posto

So darn good.

So darn good.

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2012
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