François Chidaine Uncorked by Vasyl Velykanskiy
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Boris Buliga
A cozy journey to the legend of Montlouis.
It seems that historically, Kyiv hasn't had a great abundance of truly outstanding wine from the Loire Valley—or so I thought until I started looking more closely. Thanks to various friends, I first discovered this region through the pleasant lens of Clos du Tue-Boeuf, and then I came to learn about and taste other producers like Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups (mind-blowing), Jean-Pierre Robinot, Stephane Bernaudeau, and Coulée de Serrant. Some wines I liked more, others less, but it's an exciting direction that always draws me back.
However, there was one person whose wines I really wanted to try, but never got around to it. Turns out, Bandol imports the legend of Montlouis - François Chidaine! Just before the upcoming tasting of Jacky Blot wines, Vasyl decided to hold a tasting featuring Chidaine's wines! This was a coincidence too good to miss.
What's the deal?
- Innovative Practices: Chidaine is renowned for his pioneering work in biodynamic and organic viticulture in the Loire Valley, setting a standard for sustainable winemaking that respects the terroir.
- Focus on Terroir: His wines are acclaimed for their expression of the terroir, showcasing the unique characteristics of the Montlouis region with clarity and precision. All his wines are made the same, the only difference is the terroir - he produces single-parcel wines.
- Diverse Portfolio: Chidaine offers a diverse range of wines, from sparkling to still, dry to sweet, showing various styles of local winemaking.
- Educational Impact: His approach and success serve as a benchmark and inspiration for other vintners in the region and beyond, influencing newer generations of winemakers interested in sustainable practices.
| Wine | Place | rms Average score calculated using the root mean square method, reflecting the collective assessment of a wine by participants. | wavg Weighted average score for the wine, where each participant's rating is adjusted for their wine assessment expertise. | sdev Standard deviation measures the controversy of a wine's reception. A lower value signifies greater consensus among participants. | fav Count of participants who selected this wine as their evening's favourite. | out Number of participants who identified this wine as their least favourite of the evening. | price Price of the wine, if available. | volume Volume of the bottle in litres. | QPR Quality-price ratio, indicating value for money. A higher number denotes better value. Available when price is known. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏅 5th | 3.8321 | 3.8850 | 0.0715 | 0 | 0 | UAH 1,220.00 | 0.75 L | 0.7429 😐 | |
| 🏅 4th | 3.8766 | 3.9425 | 0.0297 | 0 | 0 | UAH 1,650.00 | 0.75 L | 0.7170 😐 | |
| 🥇 1st | 4.1824 | 4.2083 | 0.0051 | 10 | 0 | UAH 1,650.00 | 0.75 L | 1.2370 😊 | |
| 🥉 3rd | 4.0057 | 4.0067 | 0.0093 | 0 | 0 | UAH 1,290.00 | 0.75 L | 0.9233 🤔 | |
| 🥈 2nd | 4.0783 | 4.1417 | 0.0456 | 1 | 0 | UAH 1,490.00 | 0.75 L | 1.1333 😊 |
François Chidaine Méthode Traditionnelle Montlouis sur Loire 2020
- Region
- France » Loire » Montlouis AOC
- Type
- white traditional sparkling, brut nature
- Producer
- François Chidaine
- Vintage
- 2020
- Disgorged
- 2022-07
- On lees
- 12 months
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Alcohol
- 12
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.
François Chidaine Les Grillonnières 2021
- Region
- France » Loire » Montlouis AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- François Chidaine
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.
François Chidaine Les Bournais 2021
- Region
- France » Loire » Montlouis AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- François Chidaine
- Wine
- Les Bournais
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Alcohol
- 13
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.
François Chidaine Les Argiles 2021
- Region
- France » Loire » Montlouis AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- François Chidaine
- Wine
- Les Argiles
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Alcohol
- 14.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.
François Chidaine Moelleux 2016
- Region
- France » Vin de France
- Type
- white still, sweet
- Producer
- François Chidaine
- Wine
- Moelleux
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Alcohol
- 14
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.
Raw scores
| Wine | Elvira K | Dmytro Kh | Andrii | Tania | Daria | Kateryna Z | Julia K | Nikita | Daria B | Boris B | Vasyl V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.90 | 3.90 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 3.80 | 3.00 | 3.80 | 3.90 | 3.95 | |
| 3.90 | 3.90 | 3.80 | 3.40 | 3.90 | 4.10 | 3.95 | 3.80 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 4.05 | |
| 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.30 | |
| 4.00 | 3.90 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 3.80 | 4.10 | 3.90 | 4.05 | |
| 4.20 | 4.30 | 4.20 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.90 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.20 |