François Chidaine, 2022 Touraine Rouge



Vintage

2022

Region

FranceLoire Valley

Appellation

Touraine Rouge

Varietal

Cabernet Franc, Cot, Pinot dAunis

Farming

Biodynamic, No/Low till, regenerative viticulture

Vinification

Indigenous yeast fermented, Stainless Steel Vat Fermented & Aged

Soil Type

Chalky Limestone, Clay, Gravelly loam

Produced from equal amounts of Cot, Cabernet Franc & Pinot d’Aunis.
From 100% estate biodynamically farmed vines located just north of the Cher river near the villages of Montrichard & Chissay-en Tourainne, this is a very promising wine. Known primarily for making some of the greatest white wines in the Loire region, Chidaine has been farming these vineyards for several years. Good dark concentration of fruit where neither varietal dominates, but rather compliments the others. The faintly mineral nose shows notes of pepper melded with the red fruit and leads into a wine with medium tannins, good concentration and length. Not a heavy wine, it has plenty of character, and bright acidity, which makes it a classic food wine to go with difficult pairings.