Domaine François Chidaine - Montlouis - Brut Nature 2020
Domaine François Chidaine is located in Montlouis-sur-Loire , in the Loire Valley. The vineyard covers 37 hectares; 20 hectares of Montlouis and 10 hectares of Vouvray . The vines are divided into around fifty plots managed organically since 1992 and certified biodynamic since 1999. The remaining 7 hectares produce wines under the Touraine appellation. Looking to the future, François Chidaine began an adventure in 2010 in Murcia, a province in the south of Spain , where he produces a white wine and a red wine made from local grape varieties.
Brut Nature is made from Chenin Blanc from plots in Montlouis-sur-Loire, cultivated on clay soils and coarse elements of flint, with a subsoil made up of Tuffeau. After pressing in a pneumatic press, alcoholic fermentation is carried out by indigenous yeasts in 620 liter demi-muids. It can last up to 6 months. Malolactic fermentation is not sought. The mousse takes place in the estate's cellars, and the bottles remain on slats for a minimum of 12 months . It is bottled without dosage .
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc