François Chidaine

Touraine Rouge

8.972 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Côt, Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

Worship his Chenin Blancs, this is a lighter hitting Touraine red blend including cab franc. Not bad but given the character of his whites, a bit bland.

Worship his Chenin Blancs, this is a lighter hitting Touraine red blend including cab franc. Not bad but given the character of his whites, a bit bland.

Dec 11th, 2023
Chris MacLean

One of the best QPR wines I can remember having.

One of the best QPR wines I can remember having.

Apr 24th, 2020
Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

8.1

Perhaps it's a bit too soon for the 2016 vintage. I've liked previous vintages of this Côt (Malbec), Cab Franc and Pineau d'Aunis blend. The 2016 is pretty wound up right now tho. Nice acid, pepper, and raspberry jam. Should be great after a bit of age.

Perhaps it's a bit too soon for the 2016 vintage. I've liked previous vintages of this Côt (Malbec), Cab Franc and Pineau d'Aunis blend. The 2016 is pretty wound up right now tho. Nice acid, pepper, and raspberry jam. Should be great after a bit of age.

Nov 10th, 2017
Marshal White

What a great producer. So much yum for so little money.

What a great producer. So much yum for so little money.

1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2014
Deborah Heath

2014. Bright lively cab franc, côt, pineau d'aunis

2014. Bright lively cab franc, côt, pineau d'aunis

Nov 18th, 2015
Marshal White

Green pepper, black pepper, peppery tannin... Love some Pineau d'Aunis

Green pepper, black pepper, peppery tannin... Love some Pineau d'Aunis

Jul 16th, 2013
Marshal White

Really enjoyable chameleon of a wine with dark color from the Malbec, structure from the Cab Franc, and a distinct flavor from the Pineau d'Aunis

Really enjoyable chameleon of a wine with dark color from the Malbec, structure from the Cab Franc, and a distinct flavor from the Pineau d'Aunis

Aug 20th, 2012
David Metcalf

Love Chidaine, but this is not what I thought it might be. Delicious aroma & flavor, but so tannic.

Love Chidaine, but this is not what I thought it might be. Delicious aroma & flavor, but so tannic.

Dec 15th, 2015
Jason Gelman

excited to try this one, fell a little bit flat but still enjoyable. might need a couple years of bottle age time to loosen up.

excited to try this one, fell a little bit flat but still enjoyable. might need a couple years of bottle age time to loosen up.

May 8th, 2020
Jordan Franceschini

Great new find

Great new find

Feb 26th, 2019