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Candid Wines is a labor of love. We work to identify producers who translate the magic of their place into wines we love to share. We work to earn the trust and respect of our customers whose efforts elevate and honor our wines. And as a family-owned, independent importer, we work to be unmatched when it comes to service and quality delivered. We welcome you to experience our portfolio and taste the fruits of our labor.

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Louis Chenu Pére et Filles
A Wine label: premiere cru savigny les beaune from louis chenu

MEET LOUIS CHENU PÉRE ET FILLES

Juliette and Caroline Chenu manage their family-run winery in the heart of Savigny-lès-Beaune. Founded in 1914 and led by two sisters, Louis Chenu Pere et Filles is a benchmark in the region. Located just minutes from the most well known sites in all of Burgundy, these Premiere Cru Pinot Noir represent stunning value.  

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Roughly 75% of our portfolio comes from certified organic or Biodynamic vineyards. 100% of our portfolio comes from winemakers who are deeply thoughtful about the choices made in the vineyard and all of the externalities of those choices.

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DAY WINES: THE COMPLETE FAQ FOR OREGON WINE LOVERS

DAY WINES: THE COMPLETE FAQ FOR OREGON WINE LOVERS

Brianne Day went from 125 caes in 2012 to more than 15,000 in ten years. She's a rockstar winemaker from Oregon and this page tells you all about her journey.

BRIANNE DAY IN CHICAGO: 3 DAYS, 3 VENUES, YOUR ONLY CHANCE UNTIL 2026

BRIANNE DAY IN CHICAGO: 3 DAYS, 3 VENUES, YOUR ONLY CHANCE UNTIL 2026

Your only change to meet Brianne Day in Chicago this year is here. Three events to taste with one of Oregon's most innovative natural wine producers.

FROM VINEPAIR’S NEXT WAVE NOMINEE: ROSALIND REYNOLDS’ ANTICIPATED FALL RELEASE

FROM VINEPAIR’S NEXT WAVE NOMINEE: ROSALIND REYNOLDS’ ANTICIPATED FALL RELEASE

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A WINEMAKER'S PERSPECTIVE: ALEX MCNEELY'S DEEP DIVE INTO LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES AND SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE TERROIR

A WINEMAKER'S PERSPECTIVE: ALEX MCNEELY'S DEEP DIVE INTO LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES AND SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE TERROIR

When a sommelier turned winemaker visits Burgundy, they see details that others miss. In 2024, Candid Wines' Alex McNeely traveled to...

DOMAINE DE VILLARGEAU: LOIRE VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC AND PINOT NOIR

DOMAINE DE VILLARGEAU: LOIRE VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC AND PINOT NOIR

Domaine de Villargeau has emerged as the quality leader in the Côteaux du Giennois appellation, earning consistent critical recognition while maintaining the accessibility that makes the estate essential knowledge for anyone looking for quality and value in the Loire Valley.

HOW WINE BARRELS ARE MADE : A WINEMAKER'S INSIDE LOOK AT A FRENCH COOPERAGE

HOW WINE BARRELS ARE MADE : A WINEMAKER'S INSIDE LOOK AT A FRENCH COOPERAGE

Oregon winemaker Brianne Day of Day Wines shares her unique insights from working as a barrel sales representative in Bordeaux, where she learned firsthand how wine barrels are made.

FROM MUSIC STUDENT TO NYC SOMMELIER TO MICHIGAN WINEMAKER: ALEX MCNEELY’S POETSON WINE STORY

FROM MUSIC STUDENT TO NYC SOMMELIER TO MICHIGAN WINEMAKER: ALEX MCNEELY’S POETSON WINE STORY

Among the new generation of Michigan winemakers stands Alex McNeely, founder of Poetson Wine, whose journey from Berklee College of Music student to NYC sommelier to Michigan winemaker represents a unique path in the state's wine scene.

JEAN-MARC CHARPENTIER: CHAMPIONING BIODYNAMIC FARMING IN CHAMPAGNE'S MARNE VALLEY

JEAN-MARC CHARPENTIER: CHAMPIONING BIODYNAMIC FARMING IN CHAMPAGNE'S MARNE VALLEY

Making the case for the Marne For two decades, Jean-Marc Charpentier has worked to change the world's perception of the Marne Valley, an...

LES SAUCOURS, WHITE SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE: LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES

LES SAUCOURS, WHITE SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE: LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES

Chardonnay is a minority of the plantings in Savigny-Lès-Beaune. This organically grown version from old vines is called Les Saucours, from

AUX CLOUS, PREMIER CRU BURGUNDY: LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES

AUX CLOUS, PREMIER CRU BURGUNDY: LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES

Louis Chenu Père et Filles Aux Clous is an organically grown Premiere Cru Pinot Noir from Savigny-Lès-Beaune in Burgundy, France.

LES LAVIÈRES, PREMIER CRU BURGUNDY: LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES

LES LAVIÈRES, PREMIER CRU BURGUNDY: LOUIS CHENU PÈRE ET FILLES

Wines from Louis Chenu Pere et Filles 1er Cru Les Lavières vineyard in Savigny-Lès-Beaune deliver fresh, red-fruited Pinot Noir.

THE RICH HISTORY OF DOMAINE GUIBERTEAU

THE RICH HISTORY OF DOMAINE GUIBERTEAU

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Education is one of our many passions coupled with video stories about our Producers. Learn together with us as we explore the many beautiful facets of the wine industry and celebrate those who take a big part in it.

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