2019 Francois Chidaine Clos Habert Montlouis-sur-Loire

For decades, Montlouis lived in the shadow of Vouvray, the famous appellation sitting just across the Loire River. Then came François Chidaine. By implementing rigorous biodynamic farming and focusing on terroir-transparent, single-vineyard expressions, he single-handedly elevated Montlouis into a destination for world-class Chenin Blanc.

Clos Habert is one of his most profound sites. Rooted in clay and flint (perruches) over a deep base of pure tuffeau limestone, these old vines yield a wine of immense concentration and striking minerality. Crafted in a tendre style—meaning it possesses a kiss of residual sugar—it is a high-wire act of balance. The legendary 2019 vintage delivered profound ripeness, providing a dense core of orchard fruit that is completely electrified by Chenin's signature razor-sharp acidity.

This is the exact style of Chenin Blanc that elite sommeliers hoard for their own cellars, knowing it will age effortlessly for decades while pairing with almost any cuisine on earth. Chidaine’s single-vineyard releases are highly allocated and vanish quickly into the restaurant world. Claim your share of this profound 2019 before it disappears.