François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Franc de Pied Les Bournais
Tasted 20 November 2023
Touraine · Montlouis-sur-Loire
Really impressive fruit and flavor intensity here. Lemon and lime zest, wet limestone, yuzu, crushed white flowers, and the slightest hint of petrol, this FdP version of Bournais is exceptional. The focus and drive are…
This was a decent palate cleanser amongst the 15 or so BDX wines dominating the evening. Decent pep and only a short clip of sweetness, the Bournais has a bit more body than its sibling Baudoin,…
The 2019 Baudoin is a slightly more focused and dry animal when compared to its brother Bournais (by design), which tends to be slightly sweeter and richer by comparison. The Baudoin displays…
Ripe, sweet, and succulent, with lemon drop, honey, and peach flavors competing with lime pith and white stone notes, this 2017 is a decidedly richer version of Bournais when compared to the 2018.…
