Domaine Philippe Alliet Chinon l'Huisserie Rouge 2022 750ml

Father-son duo Philippe and Pierre Alliet own a small domaine in Cravant-les-Côteaux, known for producing some of the finest Cabernet Franc vineyards in the Loire Valley. Regarded by many as one of the best producers in Chinon, the Alliets are part of a new generation of Loire winemakers committed to low yields, optimal fruit ripeness, and meticulous vineyard management.

From their 12-hectare estate, they offer an impressive selection of 100% Cabernet Franc wines, including:

- A basic Chinon is known for its outstanding purity and balance.
- 'Vieilles Vignes,' a cuvée made from 60+-year-old vines grown in gravel and aged in cement.
- 'L'Huisserie,' sourced from a south-facing limestone slope and aged in 500-liter barrels.
- 'Côteau de Noire,' aged in barriques and cultivated on a renowned steep site recognized as one of Chinon's top single vineyards.

Across their range, the grapes are de-stemmed to minimize the vegetal notes often associated with Loire Valley reds, and only Indigenous yeasts are used during fermentation. Each year, this domaine raises the standard for what is achievable with Cabernet Franc in Chinon. Their wines beautifully showcase the family's exceptional terroir and winemaking prowess while maintaining a deliciousness that makes them enjoyable both young and after decades of aging. This estate is truly a top-flight benchmark in the region.

"If the Vieilles Vignes is elegant and refined, the 2022 Chinon L'Huisserie, already in barrels, is more round and structured. Offering up a floral bouquet of peony, iris and violet intertwined with dark wild berries, it,s medium to full-bodied, precise and pure with a textural attack and powdery tannins, segueing into a penetrating, mineral finish. It will offer a broad drinking window. This multidimensional wine should turn out very well after the ,levages and for the 10 to 20 years to come.93-95 points" Robert Parker's Wine Advocate