2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_SyrahThe 2023 Francois Chidaine Les Argiles is an exceptional dry Chenin Blanc, classified as Vin de France but sourced from the producer's revered vineyards in the Loire Valley, particularly around Montlouis and Vouvray. This wine eloquently expresses its namesake clay rich soils, underlain with chalky limestone, which impart a profound mineral character. Franois Chidaine, a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, now practices regenerative farming
followed by 16 months of aging in neutral Slavonian oak and cement to prioritize structural transparency
this Pinot Noir benefits from the site's distinct drainage and exposure
For his Barbaresco normale bottling
resulting in a profile that balances mid-palate density with a firm
Through meticulous vinification and an uncompromising élevage in new François Frères oak
and farming follows biodynamic practices
not obscure
Located on the eastern-facing foothills of the Mayacamas in Yountville
giving way to gneiss and quartz in the upper parts
and the quiet concentration that has made this one of the reference points of Volnay for generations
which simply means the estate has been committed to quality for some time now
Made primarily from Glera