François Chidaine

Loire Valley Chenin Blanc from Vouvray's finest terroirs.

François Chidaine works with Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley, where the grape finds its most expressive terroir. The winery's portfolio centers on Vouvray, the region's signature appellation, with three flagship wines that demonstrate the variety's range. Vouvray Rive Droite, Les Grillonnières, and Moelleux each showcase Chenin Blanc's capacity for complexity and aging potential—from dry to sweet expressions. The wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, and Falstaff. Chenin Blanc in Vouvray thrives on the limestone and clay soils of the Loire, developing the mineral precision and stone-fruit character the region is known for. François Chidaine's approach to these terroirs yields wines of substance and structure, reflecting both the vintage and the specific vineyard sites from which they originate.