Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Tuffeaux Butcher's Hill and a hint of candied

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

brilliant and limpid

high‑altitude Clessé vineyard

delivering a generous fruit attackthat deepens into a concentrated

Domaine François Chidaine Montlouis Les Tuffeaux Butcher's Hill and a hint of candiedThe 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,