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Chinon Côteau du Noiré Philippe Alliet 2016
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
No surprises here; this cuvée is 100% Cabernet-Franc, from a wizard wine-maker from this varietal. The Cabernet-Franc vines reap the benefits of growing in clay-limestone soils and enjoy a directly south-facing aspect. Harvests are manual, using small crates. The initial fermentation lasts three weeks, before ageing for 18 months in oak barrels (80% new wood). In tasting, a dark purple robe reveals rich, fruit-forward aromas – especially dark, ripe fruit – with hints of spice, giving way to a dense and structured palate. Well-suited to pairing with rich foods, such as game or duck breast. Fabulous cellaring potential.
About the Producer Philippe Alliet
Philippe and his wife Claude have been at the helm of Domaine Alliet since 1978. The domain's 17 hectares of vines are planted in the communes of Chinon and Cravant-les-Coteaux; some of the plants are 70 years old. The property owns some superbly located parcels, especially on the Coteau de Noiré, boasting slopes, clay and chalk-rich soil, and a fully south-facing exposure. Philippe Alliet cultivates his vines sustainably and places considerable importance on carefully controlling yields. The wines produced here are benchmarks in the Loire Valley and fly the flag for Cabernet Franc grape with their astonishing freshness, precision and verve. The entire range is truly remarkable. Today, Philippe and Claude Alliet have been joined on the domain by their son Pierre.
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