A Cult-Classic Loire Chenin
2020 Francois Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis-sur-Loire
We secured a pristine allocation of the 2020 François Chidaine Les Bournais—a masterclass in biodynamic farming that represents the absolute pinnacle of terroir-transparent Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. François Chidaine is a legend in the Loire, widely credited with crafting some of the most serious, precise white wines in the entire region. An early pioneer of biodynamic farming, Chidaine relies on obsessive vineyard management and minimal-intervention winemaking to produce wines of incredible p…
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Biodynamic Montlouis Estate
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Tasting notes
Aroma
The luminous bouquet offers delicate, refined notes of honeysuckle, crisp green apple, and beeswax, intermingled with hints of white pepper and crushed stone.
Palate
Layered and intensely textural, the palate delivers vibrant flavors of ripe quince, yellow stone fruit, and a touch of honeycomb. It is framed by a mouthwatering, energetic acidity that drives a long, beautifully saline finish.
White Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Lifted
40/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
40.0/100
Feather-light
Lifted
Balanced
Structured
Powerful
Grapes
100% Chenin Blanc
ABV
13.0%
Serving
45–50°F
Window
2025–2045
In Detail
Biodynamic, limestone-driven Chenin Blanc from François Chidaine
We secured a pristine allocation of the 2020 François Chidaine Les Bournais—a masterclass in biodynamic farming that represents the absolute pinnacle of terroir-transparent Loire Valley Chenin Blanc.
François Chidaine is a legend in the Loire, widely credited with crafting some of the most serious, precise white wines in the entire region. An early pioneer of biodynamic farming, Chidaine relies on obsessive vineyard management and minimal-intervention winemaking to produce wines of incredible purity and focus. The Les Bournais vineyard is a prime, high-altitude site overlooking the Loire River. Defined by clay and a unique local limestone, this specific plot demands meticulous craftsmanship and lends the wine its signature power, weight, and tension.
The 2020 vintage is a phenomenal expression of dry Chenin Blanc. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on its fine lees in large oak demi-muids, it perfectly balances rich texture with searing, vibrant acidity. It is a brilliant cellar candidate, but completely thrilling to drink right now alongside seafood, goat cheese, or roasted poultry.
