2019 Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire "Les Tuffeaux", Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The domaine bottling is derived from bunches left to hang on all parcels in Montlouis that the estate owns. Always vinified in a demi sec style, it shows unctuous notes of citrus, exotic fruits and honey in the nose that lead into a wine with excellent, fresh acidity and good length that really coats the palate. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Franois Chidaine has worked alongside his father Yves for many years, in two independent estates. He

For the reserva

The site is very steep site

ABOUT THE WINESourced from old Gamay vines on the famed Côte du Py hill

it is a very artisan process

FINE LEES CONTACT: 18 MONTHS

The young vines are grown with a traditional alberello system and rest against a chestnut pole

Blending takes place before bottling Fermentation is induced with 100% with indigenous yeasts

enhance texture

After six years at a specialist winemaking school and with plenty of experience in winegrowing and vinification around the world under his belt

Viñoteros Santos wines are focused on cool-climate sites

and the wider agro-industrial processes

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