Francois Chidaine

Brut

$20.99

$18.89 (10% through the weekend)

It's a big weekend. You're going to be out and about with family and friends. Why not drop by for a quick bubbly pick-me up? Recharge the batteries with a sip or two of sparkling Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire's top-notch small estates. We'll be offering free tastes and $6 glasses Friday afternoon and all day Saturday.

The Wine... Manuela and Francois Chidaine farm Chenin Blanc in both the Montlouis and Vouvray AOCs. These two winegrowing zones face each other from opposite sides of the Loire River. Vouvray to the north takes more critical acclaim, but Montlouis vines, in the right hands, produce wines with as much depth and vibrancy. This sparkling wine is made from the Chidaines' younger vines, harvested