Domaine François Chidaine 2022 Touraine Rouge

Tasting Notes

The Domaine François Chidaine 2022 Touraine Rouge is a vibrant, biodynamically farmed red wine from the Loire Valley, France, crafted from an authentic blend of traditional regional varietals: Côt (the local name for Malbec), Cabernet Franc, and Pineau d’Aunis. On the nose, it offers a youthful, expressive bouquet of fresh raspberries, strawberries, and sour cherries, seamlessly intermingled with a distinctive cracked white pepper spice and a faint mineral undertone. The palate is wonderfully light to medium-bodied and bursts with concentrated, juicy red fruit balanced by fine-grained, approachable tannins and a ringing, laser-like acidity. This bright acidity and savory, peppery edge make it an exceptional, versatile food wine that effortlessly pairs with a broad array of dishes. It shines as a classic bistro-style wine alongside traditional French charcuterie boards, pork rillettes, and tangy goat cheese salads, yet has enough structural integrity and peppery character to complement richer pairings like fatty steaks, grilled sausages, or casual barbecued meats.