Chidaine, François 2024 Montlouis Les Bournais

This is our favorite wine from François and Manuela Chidaine, long-time champions of organic and biodynamic farming in the Loire Valley. Named after the soil type "Les Bournais," a unique clay topsoil over limestone (tuffeau blanche) also found across the river in Vouvray and without the silex present in most Montlouis terroirs. First made in a sec-tendre style, recent vintages have been dry, which is an understatement for the sensational 2024, tasted last February with François! The nose is vibrant with citrus, white fruits and mineral notes, the palate is chrystalline, mineral and long with beautiful acidity, breathtaking in its expression of this unique vineyard. Highly recommended! David Lillie