Fou de Chêne Chardonnay is a white produced by Domaine des Pothiers in Vin de France, France. Made from Chardonnay. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Vin de France
Country: France
Grapes: Chardonnay
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, dry
This is a Chardonnay from the Loire Valley made under the flexible Vin de France designation, likely given some oak ageing given the playful name (Fou de Chêne roughly means crazy about oak). Expect ripe orchard fruit and citrus with a touch of buttery, toasty richness, balanced by fresh Loire acidity rather than the fuller weight of Burgundy. It's an approachable, food-friendly white best suited to everyday drinking rather than long cellaring.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fou de Chêne Chardonnay from?
Fou de Chêne Chardonnay is produced by Domaine des Pothiers in Vin de France, France.
What grapes are in Fou de Chêne Chardonnay?
Fou de Chêne Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay.