Domaine François Chidaine : Clos Habert 2019

A Loire white wine authentically expressing its terroir

The estate

Then an agricultural worker on the family farm, François Chidaine in 1989 decided to plant a few hectares of vines and create his own wine estate in Montlouis-sur-Loire in the heart of the Touraine region. Conscious of his environment and the balance between nature and the work of humans, François Chidaine has been running his vineyard using organic farming methods since 1992 and biodynamic farming since 1999.

Recognised for their quality and authentic expression of the terroir, the wines of Domaine François Chidaine are among the essential references for Loire wines. The François Chidaine estate oversees a vineyard that has gradually grown to cover 37 hectares (20 of which are in the Montlouis-sur-Loire appellation, 10 in Vouvray and 7 in the Touraine appellation). This vineyard is located on a mosaic of soils composed of clay, flint and limestone, which contribute to the style of its Loire wines, expressing with authenticity the characteristics of each of their terroir of origin.

The vineyard

Clos Habert 2019 from Domaine François Chidaine is a Montlouis-sur-Loire wine that stems from a 3-hectare plot on a soil made up of clay and flint. The subsoil is composed of Tuffeau stone, a soft, white limestone rock that facilitates deep rooting.

The vintage

The year 2019 was marked by a succession of climatic events impacting the vineyard (frost, drought, heat wave). The particularly early harvest, carried out under optimal conditions, nevertheless produced balanced wines of great quality.

Winemaking and ageing

The harvests, done by hand, were accompanied by successive sorting. Pressing preceded alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts in demi-muids for up to 6 months. No malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged on its fine lees in demi-muids.

Blend

Chenin Blanc (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Habert 2019 from the François Chidaine estate

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a beautiful pale gold colour.

Nose
The nose mingles white fruit fragrances with delicious honey scents.

Palate
The palate is balanced, combining freshness with a full and generous fruitiness.

Storage

This Loire wine can be enjoyed today, and can be laid down until 2034-2039 to develop all its aromatic palette.

Food and wine pairing

Clos du Breuil 2019 from the François Chidaine estate is an ideal apéritif, and pairs perfectly with poultry in sauce, world cuisine (spicy or sweet and sour), and cheeses.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 11 and 12°C.