Loire Valley
Philippe Alliet - Chinon - Tradition - Rouge - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Chinon
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France RVF 2024
Domaine rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Cuvée rated 93-94/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2022 red Chinon Tradition offers an irresistible expression of Cabernet Franc, with graphite and wild blackberry notes, and well-integrated aging that highlights the fruit. This brilliance is confirmed on the palate with a fresh, juicy, and full-bodied juice, benefiting from the vintage's depth and the aging in 500-liter barrels, without any ostentatious woodiness. A textbook example! This bottle deserves an additional six months in the cellar to fully open up and reveal all its qualities. Rated 94/100 by the Committee.Vinification:
Harvested by hand, vinified for 8 months in concrete vats.Color:
Deep, violet-red.Nose:
Aromas of graphite mingled with notes of wild blackberries, all with well-integrated aging.Palate:
On the palate, we find the same aromas, revealing a fresh, juicy, full-bodied juice. A wine that deserves a few more months in the cellar to really reveal itself!
Temperature:
Decant before serving, between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Beef pot au feu, capon stuffed with morel mushrooms, oven-roasted turkey, fine charcuterie, cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029
A model winemaker with 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Philippe Alliet consistently produces long-macerated reds that are dazzling in fruit and maturity. These sought-after cuvées have become benchmarks in Chinon, continually showcasing a fresh, natural expression in recent vintages.
The beautiful slopes of Cravant play a significant role: these magical terroirs yield an enchanting Cabernet Franc with precision and flavor that easily rivals the finest Bordeaux expressions.