Francois Chidaine Chenin D'ici
These classically styled whites are a little more serious and structured than their counterparts. Look for classics like White Burgundy, Austrian Gruner Veltliner, Loire Valley Chenin Blanc and more, as well as contemporary options from around the globe.
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*Pick up orders are available next day for pick upLocated in Montlouis-sur-Loire, domaine François Chidaine is managed by the dynamic pair of François and Manuela Chidaine. The winery is a beacon of natural viticulture and winemaking in the Loire Valley. François, who worked with his father before setting out on his own in 1989, is a leader in what is called “regenerative agriculture.” Adherents of this viticultural philosophy rebuff the role of tilling, which they believe disrupts the natural fungal and bacterial networks formed within the soil. Left intact, the networks can successfully share nutrients with the vines. François encourages biodiversity by sowing different types of melliferous and nematicidal plants amongst the vines. Rather than a monoculture, the vine now finds itself within a healthy polyculture, as naturally occurs in nature. Although François prefers to spend his time in his 45 hectares of vines (10 ha in Vouvray, 22 ha in Montlouis, and 13 ha designated as Touraine), his progressive attitude extends to the winery, where he applies a light touch.
