Through meticulous vinification and an uncompromising élevage in new François Frères oak
giving way to gneiss and quartz in the upper parts
followed by 16 months of aging in neutral Slavonian oak and cement to prioritize structural transparency
Made primarily from Glera
which simply means the estate has been committed to quality for some time now
2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_Syrah Through meticulous vinification and anThe 2023 Francois Chidaine Les Argiles is an exceptional dry Chenin Blanc, classified as Vin de France but sourced from the producer's revered vineyards in the Loire Valley, particularly around Montlouis and Vouvray. This wine eloquently expresses its namesake clay rich soils, underlain with chalky limestone, which impart a profound mineral character. Franois Chidaine, a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, now practices regenerative farming