Philippe Alliet - Chinon - Tradition - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Chinon Tradition offers an irresistible expression of Cabernet Franc, with graphite and wild blackberry notes, and well-integrated aging that emphasizes the fruit. This brilliance is confirmed on the palate with fresh, juicy, and full-bodied flavors, benefiting from the vintage's depth and the 500-liter barrel aging without any ostentatious oak. A textbook example! This bottle deserves an additional six months in the cellar to fully open up and showcase all its qualities. Rated 93-94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 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:

The palate is full of 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.