What is the deal with the 2014 Chidaine wines?

[Rich_Brown]

Chidaine, Clos du Breuil, 2014:

It feels a bit churlish to say, but this is gorgeous. Nose of wax, honey with a sort of (non oak) vanilla edge, white flowers, and some stony aromatics. On the palate, a very typical combination of pit fruit and citrus pith, an intense mineral streak, and a hard-to-describe herbal background note. Plenty of acidity and good length. Good integration of the diverse flavors, with tension and nice texture.

Visually, aromatically, and on the palate this bottle is middle-aged. Clearly not a new release (with a bit of darkening), but nowhere near pull-your-hair-out territory. In fact, might be at or near the sweet spot. I’m glad I caught it now.

Nice! Always encouraging to read a positive note on these 14’s! I have one left in my offsite that I’m hoping to grab next week. Fingers crossed.

[eweininger]

Thank you. Good luck with yours!

[Rich_Brown]

Phew!

[media] Rich Brown on Instagram: "Was feeling lucky so I rolled the dice on my last Chidaine chenin. Coravin pour - little darker than I'd like to see. Bit nervous, but the nose was lively and full of wooly citrus so I was feeling better. First taste and any premox fears that I had were immediately erased. Fresh, acid driven orchard fruits, wool, with a hint of bitter honey on a very long finish. Excellent wine! As my man Ice Cube would say, 'Today was a good day' #cheninblanc #chenincheninchenin #francoischidaine #nopremox" [/media]

[eweininger]

Phew!

Very glad that worked out!

I drank a bottle of 07 Habert last summer that that looked pretty similar color-wise.

[Joseph_MR]

I am happy to say that my 2014 Les Bournais have been
Fresh and vibrant- just finished a Franc de Pied that held up well
Over three days. My Baudoin bottles OTOH were all tired and advanced.