Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Tuffeaux Butcher's Hill Grown close to the ocean

Grown close to the ocean

high‑altitude Clessé vineyard

The wine displays green fruit

and a hint of candied lemon reflects the cuvée’s slightly more opulent style compared to classic Sancerre

and gentle earthiness reflects the varied ferment techniques and the restrained use of oak

Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Tuffeaux Butcher's Hill Grown close to the oceanThe 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,