Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Choisilles 2022 oyster-bay The vines for the Le

The vines for the Le Sorelle Shiraz were propagated from a special vine selection out of the Chalmers family’s original nursery block

Yields are kept low

An alluring bouquet of brioche

this sparkling will appeal to most palates – a fantastic choice as a weekend wine with friends

The palate is generously fruity with toasty oak

Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Choisilles 2022 oyster-bay The vines for the LeLes Choisilles is named after the type of black flint abundant in the parcels that gift this wine. The main vineyards involved are Les Epinais, La Taille aux Loups and Clos Renard. The bedrock across these sites is tuffeau (limestone), and the vines range in age from 30 to 90 years. Chidaine notes that these deep rooted vines transmit an elegant minerality from the black flint soils. Made in the same way as the Clos de Breuil, this feels almost dainty