François Chidaine, Touraine Rouge 2023 Shiraz It's brighter and fresher than

It's brighter and fresher than the other more structured bottlings from Thillardon

Trousseau and Pinot Noir here

Extremely high on the drinkability scale

and made more for drinking than thinking

It spends three years under flor

François Chidaine, Touraine Rouge 2023 Shiraz It's brighter and fresher thanPlace: Loire, France Grape: Cabernet Franc + Ct + Pineau dAunis Vibe: Balanced Legendary Chenin producer turning his hand to red wines with predictably excellent results. The blend is an even split between the three varietals, and they all work together in harmony. At first mineral and peppery on the nose, bright, lively red fruits dominate the palate. Feather light tannin, all rounded out with Chidaine's signature blistering acidity. A beautifully