Philippe Alliet - Chinon - Tradition - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Chinon Tradition delivers an irresistible expression of perfectly ripe Cabernet Franc. It opens with fine graphite notes, floral aromas, and dark fruit, all wrapped in a beautifully integrated élevage. On the palate, it’s full, juicy, and delicious—flowing like a fruit coulis with silky, delicate tannins. A pure, polished wine with impressive clarity, it will drink beautifully over the next 6 to 8 years, and likely beyond. Rated 93–94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinified for 8 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Brilliant carmine red

Nose:

The nose is fresh, marked by fine graphite from the Cabernet, with perfect ripeness. Floral aromas of rose and dark berry notes

Palate:

The palate is silky and refined, with vibrant fruit flavors and exceptionally fine tannins. Surprisingly approachable at this early stage, it offers both charm and precision.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef stew, capon stuffed with morel mushrooms, oven-roasted turkey, fine charcuterie, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts

A model winemaker and two-star producer in the French wine guide RVF, Philippe Alliet has built a stellar reputation for his consistently outstanding reds, crafted through extended maceration and bursting with ripe fruit and depth. These are sought-after wines—now true Chinon benchmarks—that continue to impress with their ever-evolving natural expression across recent vintages.

The superb hillsides of Cravant are central to this success: these prized terroirs yield Cabernet Franc of remarkable precision and flavor, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with some of Bordeaux’s finest.