Philippe Alliet, Chinon, Loire Valley 2024
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$38.00
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Family estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux, in the heart of Chinon. Philippe and Claude Alliet, joined by their son Pierre, farm around 17 to 21 hectares of Cabernet Franc with low yields and restrained handling. Their entry-level Chinon is a consistent introduction to the house style.
- WINEMAKER: Philippe Alliet and Pierre Alliet
- FARMING: Practicing Organic
- TERROIR: Chinon AOC, Cravant-les-Coteaux, Loire Valley. Sand and gravel soils. Low yields of 25 hl/ha.
- VINIFICATION: Destemmed. Indigenous yeast fermentation.
- AGING: Fermented and aged in cement.
- TASTING NOTES: Dark berry fruit with licorice and a savory, herbal edge. Smooth, powdery tannins and a gritty, mineral texture under the fruit.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast chicken, grilled sausages, duck, and aged hard cheeses.
Philippe Alliet, Chinon, Loire Valley 2024
Regular price
$38.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Family estate in Cravant-les-Coteaux, in the heart of Chinon. Philippe and Claude Alliet, joined by their son Pierre, farm around 17 to 21 hectares of Cabernet Franc with low yields and restrained handling. Their entry-level Chinon is a consistent introduction to the house style.
- WINEMAKER: Philippe Alliet and Pierre Alliet
- FARMING: Practicing Organic
- TERROIR: Chinon AOC, Cravant-les-Coteaux, Loire Valley. Sand and gravel soils. Low yields of 25 hl/ha.
- VINIFICATION: Destemmed. Indigenous yeast fermentation.
- AGING: Fermented and aged in cement.
- TASTING NOTES: Dark berry fruit with licorice and a savory, herbal edge. Smooth, powdery tannins and a gritty, mineral texture under the fruit.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast chicken, grilled sausages, duck, and aged hard cheeses.