2021 Les Argiles Sec, Francois Chidaine, Vin de France
2021 Les Argiles Sec, Francois Chidaine, Vin de France
£38.95
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Description
The Les Argiles Sec is a Vouvray in all but name. Francois Chidaine is based in Montlouis and is responsible for putting the AC back on the map of destinations for world class Chenin Blanc. The grapes for this amazing Chenin are grown in Vouvray but made into wine at Francois’ winery in Montlouis, and therefore can only be classified as a humble Vin de France.
The wine itself is anything but humble, coming from 7 different parcels of vines with an average age of 40 years old grown on limestone rich soils. The hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and then fermented in old demi-muid (600ltr barrels) with natural yeast for up to 6 months. No malolactic, but the wine does spend a decent amount of time on lees to give extra texture. The result is a beguiling, dry and mineral laced Chenin that shows elegant citrus and white fruit notes with a distinct saline finish. Utterly gorgeous!
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Vegan / Vegetarian
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14.5%
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