2022 Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis-Sur-Loire "Méthode Traditionnelle", Brut Nature, Loire Valley, France

2022 Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis-Sur-Loire "Méthode Traditionnelle", Brut Nature, Loire Valley, France
ABOUT THE WINE
This Brut Nature sparkling wine is crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grown on biodynamically farmed vineyards in Montlouis-sur-Loireâdirectly across the river from Vouvray, with similarly complex flinty-clay and limestone soils. The 2022 vintage benefited from healthy ripening conditions that allowed for pristine fruit with high natural acidity, perfect for sparkling production. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and bottled for secondary fermentation in the traditional method, this cuvĂ©e is aged sur lattes and disgorged with no dosage, highlighting the grapeâs intrinsic energy and mineral core. This is a wine for puristsâlean, electric, and food-friendly. Ideal with oysters, goat cheese, sashimi, or as a bracing apĂ©ritif.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
François Chidaine is one of the Loire Valleyâs most respected vignerons, known for his thoughtful farming, minimal intervention, and unwavering dedication to expressing terroir. Based in Montlouis-sur-Loire, Chidaine farms all his vineyards organically and biodynamically, working across both Montlouis and Vouvray. His winesâespecially those made from Chenin Blancâare benchmarks for the region, consistently showing tension, clarity, and elegance. The MĂ©thode Traditionnelle Brut Nature exemplifies his philosophy: no additions, no shortcuts, just the pure voice of site and vintage rendered through the lens of Chenin and sparkling precision.
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ABOUT THE WINE
This Brut Nature sparkling wine is crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grown on biodynamically farmed vineyards in Montlouis-sur-Loireâdirectly across the river from Vouvray, with similarly complex flinty-clay and limestone soils. The 2022 vintage benefited from healthy ripening conditions that allowed for pristine fruit with high natural acidity, perfect for sparkling production. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and bottled for secondary fermentation in the traditional method, this cuvĂ©e is aged sur lattes and disgorged with no dosage, highlighting the grapeâs intrinsic energy and mineral core. This is a wine for puristsâlean, electric, and food-friendly. Ideal with oysters, goat cheese, sashimi, or as a bracing apĂ©ritif.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
François Chidaine is one of the Loire Valleyâs most respected vignerons, known for his thoughtful farming, minimal intervention, and unwavering dedication to expressing terroir. Based in Montlouis-sur-Loire, Chidaine farms all his vineyards organically and biodynamically, working across both Montlouis and Vouvray. His winesâespecially those made from Chenin Blancâare benchmarks for the region, consistently showing tension, clarity, and elegance. The MĂ©thode Traditionnelle Brut Nature exemplifies his philosophy: no additions, no shortcuts, just the pure voice of site and vintage rendered through the lens of Chenin and sparkling precision.












