Philippe Alliet - Chinon - Vielles Vignes - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Chinon Vieilles Vignes is a concentrated, well-ripened expression of Cabernet Franc that benefits from at least an hour of decanting to fully reveal its aromas. Notes of black fruit and a hint of graphite are complemented by a subtle touch of oak, adding depth and complexity. On the palate, it shows impressive structure with no signs of over-ripeness, despite the warmth of the vintage. The wine is dense and refined, driven by pronounced tannins that promise excellent aging potential. Its power is balanced by fresh acidity, leading to a long, vibrant finish. This is a wine built for the cellar, with a 10-year horizon ahead. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee and 95/100 by the RVF Guide.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vines aged between 70 and 90 years, matured in concrete vats for 18 months.

Color:

Intense, brilliant crimson-carmine red.

Nose:

The initial nose is concentrated and pure, with intense ripe dark fruit and a hint of oak. As the wine opens up, classic graphite notes from the Cabernet Franc emerge.

Palate:

A wine of distinctive character, with structured tannins that call for patience. This is a serious wine with the depth and poise to evolve into something truly exceptional.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rib of beef a la plancha, oven-roasted suckling pig, pigeon casserole.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

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.