Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Epinays 2021 by Pierre Chidaine (1500ml) willi-schaefer Fine mousse with a lovely

Fine mousse with a lovely lace

subtle florals with an undertone of savoury spice and bush garrigue

pairing volume with amazing balance and elegance and an impressive finish

in particular cherry

2023 Castelli Estate The Sum Riesling Great Southern – Almost water white in colour with the slightest hint of pale straw

Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Epinays 2021 by Pierre Chidaine (1500ml) willi-schaefer Fine mousse with a lovelyPierre raises this cuve in a combination of glass Wineglobe and old oak barrels. It is a refined, crystalline and invigorating wine that combines orange blossom, pollen and anise with livewire tension and vibrating, mouthcoating texture. The tapering finish offers tremendous detail and mouthwatering energy before a closing lick of rocky minerality, saltiness and spice (and all things nice). Pure, long and focused. Wow. It seems like Pierre is chip off