In a region rich in greatness, François Chidaine stands out. He is arguably one of the finest white wine-makers in the world. His father’s wines were always well regarded, but when Francois started his own domaine in 1989, with just a few acres, it was with the ambition of expressing terroir at the highest level possible. The estate gradually expanded, and today extends over 91 acres: 49 in Montlouis, 25 in Vouvray, and 17 in Chissay in the Touraine appellation.