"Les Argiles" Vin de France (Vouvray) François Chidaine 2021/23 “Sonorité du Vent” 15% of the production is

15% of the production is fermented in 500 litre French oak barrels and the rest in stainless steel

There is a cryomaceration of the crushed organic grapes and a spontaenous fermentation with natural yeasts

raspberries and roasted herbs

ensuring the delicate Cabernet Franc fruit remains front and center

The energetic Frédéric de Luze sadly died aged only 54 in 2016

"Les Argiles" Vin de France (Vouvray) François Chidaine 2021/23 “Sonorité du Vent” 15% of the production isDomaine Franois Chidaine Franois Chidaine worked alongside his father Yves for many years before setting out on his own in 1989. Convinced of the potential of the teroirs of Montlouis and Vouvray, he purchased assorted parcels and expanded the estate to today's total of 30 hectares of Chenin Blanc, many of which are dominated by old vines of 40 to 80 years of age. During these years of growth, Chidaine earned a reputation as a leading natural