The wine displays green fruit
and a hint of candied lemon reflects the cuvée’s slightly more opulent style compared to classic Sancerre
The wine is direct yet broad
Succulent acidity powers the salty finish
Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Tuffeaux Butcher's Hill The wine displays green fruitThe palate is silky, gently sweetedged, and beautifully textural, opening with ripe pear, baked apple, and quince paste before moving into a richer midpalate shaped by the cuves trademark demisec generosity. Theres a savoury undercurrent of fennel, chamomile, and cool tuffeau chalk, adding depth and tension. The sweetness is seamless and integrated, reading as fruit richness rather than overt sugar. The finish is long, mineral, and gently pithy,