Loire Valley
Philippe Alliet - Chinon - L'Huisserie - Red - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Chinon
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate awarded 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 RVF
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Guide Parker : 93-95/100
Wine:
Sourced from a flint and clay terroir, the 2022 Red Chinon L’Huisserie is a parcel selection that undergoes two years of aging, resulting in a wine of depth and precision. Aromas of charcoal and graphite emerge with subtle complexity, offering elegance and restraint. On the palate, it shows impressive concentration, with tightly knit flavors and firm, finely chiseled tannins. The completeness of the vintage is evident in its structure, balance, and potential for long-term aging. This is one of the most distinguished cuvées of Chinon, built to evolve gracefully over the years. Rated 93-95/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested, aged for 12 months in concrete vats and 12 months in 500-litre barrels.Color:
Dark red.Nose:
Aromas of red and black fruits with a touch of graphite.Palate:
This cuvée impresses with its finesse, revealing an elegant, fresh, and firmly structured profile. The fine tannins add polish and precision, creating a wine of poise and refinement.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°CFood and wine pairing:
Oven-roasted guinea fowl, duck breast with cranberries, fillet of beef on the grill,...Cellar aging:
From now until 2035 and beyond for enthusiasts
A benchmark winemaker with 2 stars from the French wine guide RVF, Philippe Alliet consistently produces long-maceration reds that stand out for their depth and perfect ripeness. His sought-after cuvées have become true Chinon benchmarks, maintaining their pure, authentic character vintage after vintage.
The exceptional slopes of Cravant play a key role—these prized terroirs bring out Cabernet Franc’s precision and complexity, delivering vibrant aromas and remarkable depth that easily rival some of Bordeaux’s finest expressions.