François Chidaine, Touraine Rouge 2023 Shiraz Place: Normandy

Place: Normandy

A wine that screams "drink me" as soon as it's poured

She'll be talking you through the myriad different styles of whites and how they're made while you glug four tasting glasses from the Parched collection and heckle her with questions

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

Ok here we go

François Chidaine, Touraine Rouge 2023 Shiraz Place: NormandyPlace: 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