Loire Valley
Philippe Alliet - Chinon - L'Huisserie - Rouge - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Chinon
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Wine:
The 2021 Red Chinon L'Huisserie, a single-vineyard cuvée, exudes beautiful aromas of charcoal and graphite, with subtlety and restraint. It is a wine of high concentration, both in substance and tannins. Still robust, it will reveal its full character peacefully over the next few years, with a potential to age for more than 20 years.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:
Concentrated, with delicate tannins and a firm yet elegant structure.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°CFood and wine pairing:
Oven-roasted guinea fowl, duck breast with cranberries, grilled beef tenderloin,...Cellar aging:
From now until 2035 and beyond for enthusiasts
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.