without being overpowering
Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a mouthwatering finish
The extended tirage age builds beautiful complexity and structural elegance
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The nose is characterized by vegetative aromas
Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Clos Habert Saint Clair without being overpoweringThe palate is silky, pure, and gently offdry in that classic Chidaine way, opening with ripe pear, quince, and yellow apple before moving into a cool, textural midpalate shaped by Montlouis chalktuffeau soils. Theres a quiet savoury undercurrent of fennel, chamomile, and wet stone, adding depth without weight. The residual sugar is delicate and seamless, reading as fruit richness rather than sweetness. The finish is long, mineral, and gently pithy,