chidaine touraine rouge 2020

located in montlouis-sur-loire in the heart of the touraine region, the françois chidaine estate has become a reference among the loire wines over the years. a precursor, françois chidaine planted a few hectares of vines in 1989 and created the eponymous domain with the ambition of magnifying this terroir through the management of the vineyard in organic agriculture since 1992 and then in biodynamics since 1999. the estate has gradually grown to 37 hectares (20 in the montlouis-sur-loire appellation, 10 in vouvray and 7 in the touraine appellation) planted on a mosaic of soils, sometimes clay and flint, sometimes clay and limestone, which contribute to the style of its wines, ideally expressing the specificities of each of their terroir of origin. the majority of the vines are white chenin. recognized for their quality, the wines of the françois chidaine estate reflect the philosophy of the estate, which, in its perpetual quest for excellence, advocates biodynamics as a means of enhancing the value of the soil and the vines in a natural environment respected by the winemaker. chidaine touraine rouge 2020 is an interesting blend of mainly cabfranc with malbec & pineau d'aunis. smells & tastes like a tank sample in terms of bombastic young fruit power. nose of blueberry, dark cherry, ripe cassis & a soft weed note like from those pot smokers in the park. mid(+) body, fresh lightly steely acidity, young yet ripe tannins with a still corny texture. lush juicy palate full of massive dark berry.