2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_Syrah which simply means the estate

which simply means the estate has been committed to quality for some time now

and farming follows biodynamic practices

Located on the eastern-facing foothills of the Mayacamas in Yountville

giving way to gneiss and quartz in the upper parts

not obscure

2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_Syrah which simply means the estateThe 2023 Francois Chidaine Les Argiles is an exceptional dry Chenin Blanc, classified as Vin de France but sourced from the producer's revered vineyards in the Loire Valley, particularly around Montlouis and Vouvray. This wine eloquently expresses its namesake clay rich soils, underlain with chalky limestone, which impart a profound mineral character. Franois Chidaine, a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, now practices regenerative farming