2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_Syrah giving way to gneiss and

giving way to gneiss and quartz in the upper parts

Made primarily from Glera

and the quiet concentration that has made this one of the reference points of Volnay for generations

this Pinot Noir benefits from the site's distinct drainage and exposure

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

2023 Francois Chidaine, Les Argiles, VdF Cuvee_Syrah giving way to gneiss andThe 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