Domaine François Chidaine Vin de France (Vouvray) Les Argiles 2023 white-wine Loosen has the largest holdings

Loosen has the largest holdings in this legendary four-acre vineyard

a good finish and a good story to tell

although deeply set at this stage

It’s juicy

This is an approachable wine that displays the beautiful floral and mineral character typical of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

Domaine François Chidaine Vin de France (Vouvray) Les Argiles 2023 white-wine Loosen has the largest holdingsAs always, this sublime bottling is drawn from a series of clay rich Vouvray sites (argiles=clay) that surround the Clos Baudoin. These include l'Espagnole, la Chatterie, l'Homme and la Reugnires, and le Haut Lieu (the same site of Huet fame). Set away from the river, these sites are mostly populated by 40 year old bush vines, grown on deep, chalky clay over a subsoil of limestone. The fruit is hand harvested with multiple passes through the vineyards