2022 Montlouis les Bournais
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Crafted from vines rooted in clay-limestone soils and vinified and matured in large barrels, the 2022 Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Bournais is yet another standout in Chidaine’s portfolio. It opens with vibrant aromas of lemon, confit citrus, flowers and spring blossoms. Medium- to full-bodied, it is round and sappy, with a fleshy core of fruit, a layered mid-palate and an enveloping texture, concluding with a long, racy finish marked by a fine thread of gastronomic bitterness. Sourced from a northwest-facing plot, this may well be the most underrated cuvée at this address.
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Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
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I can't imagine there's anyone who wouldn't want to drink the 2022 Montlouis Les Bournais. It's a hands-off, carefully crafted Chenin. Grown on clay-limestone soils, the result is elegant and tender with a lovely chalky line on the drawn-out finish. Considering the drought and heat of the 2022 season, it's a credit that it retains fresh pear fruit and floral notes alongside mouthwatering acidity. Hints of lees-derived nutty pastry join the fruit flavors.