Domaine François Chidaine - Baudouin 2022 - Vin de France

    Loire • French wine • White

    205,00€ tax included
    205,00€ tax included
    34,16€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Loire
    • Appellation French wine
    • Color White
    • Alcohol 13.5
    • Vintage 2022
    • Grape varieties Chenin Blanc

    Located in Montlouis-sur-Loire, Domaine François Chidaine has established itself as a leading producer in the Loire Valley. A visionary, François Chidaine cultivates his vineyard biodynamically , with exemplary precision and respect for the terroir. The estate produces expressive and profound wines, remarkably balanced, primarily from Chenin Blanc. The 2022 Baudouin , classified as a Vin de France, is a perfect example: a white wine that transcends its appellation with the finesse of its aromas, its crystalline texture, and its aging potential. A Loire Valley gem that is absolutely worth discovering.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Baudouin 2022 displays a pale yellow color with golden highlights. The nose is subtle, marked by aromas of white flowers, linden blossom, and fresh pear, with a chalky touch. On the palate, the wine is precise and taut, driven by beautiful acidity and a crisp minerality. The finish is persistent and saline, leaving an impression of remarkable purity and harmony.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with seafood, roasted sea bass or fresh goat cheese with herbs.
    Producer

    Producer

    The grapes for the Baudouin cuvée come from selected plots on flinty clay and tuffeau soils, typical of Montlouis-sur-Loire. The vines draw all their complexity and minerality from these soils. The vineyard, cultivated biodynamically, faithfully expresses the characteristics of the Loire Valley terroir, thanks to rigorous work that respects both the vines and the soil.

    Owner and history

    François Chidaine is a demanding and passionate winemaker, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the Loire Valley. After taking over part of the family estate in the 1990s, he transformed his vineyards into living laboratories where the best of Chenin Blanc is expressed. His commitment to sustainable agriculture, his respect for living organisms, and his constant pursuit of excellence have raised his estate to one of the most respected in France.

    Vinification and aging

    At the estate, winemaking relies on natural methods, without unnecessary additives. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts and takes place slowly in large oak casks.
    The Baudouin 2022 vintage is then aged on fine lees for several months in old wood, which gives it texture and depth while retaining the tension characteristic of Chenin.

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    The team's opinion

    The Baudouin 2022 vintage is an ode to the minerality of the Loire Valley, with a rare aromatic intensity and a persistence that commands admiration.

    • Serving temperature 9-12°C

    • Climax 2023 à 2032

    Wine profile

    • mineral
    • costs
    • complex
    • floral