The 2024 Domaine François Chidaine Le Chenin d’Ici is a beautifully vibrant and terroir-driven Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s benchmark biodynamic producers. Crafted from organically farmed vineyards across Touraine and Montlouis-sur-Loire, the wine reflects François Chidaine’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy, balancing Chenin Blanc’s natural texture and depth with remarkable freshness and mineral precision. The nose reveals green apple, quince and preserved lemon layered alongside white flowers, wet stone and subtle honeyed notes, giving the wine impressive lift and clarity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, fine textural depth and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus peel, orchard fruit and delicate savoury complexity are balanced by saline freshness and chalky tension, finishing dry, energetic and beautifully persistent with excellent balance and drinkability. Indigenous yeast fermentation and careful lees ageing preserve the wine’s purity and freshness while adding subtle texture and depth without sacrificing precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Domaine François Chidaine Le Chenin d’Ici is a superb Loire Chenin Blanc — fresh, mineral and beautifully expressive with outstanding energy and versatility. Perfect with oysters, grilled seafood, goat’s cheese, roast chicken or lightly spiced dishes. Enjoy now through 2032+.
