and the quiet concentration that has made this one of the reference points of Volnay for generations
resulting in a profile that balances mid-palate density with a firm
giving way to gneiss and quartz in the upper parts
which simply means the estate has been committed to quality for some time now
For his Barbaresco normale bottling
2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_Syrah and the quiet concentration thatThe 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