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Philippe Alliet

Philippe Alliet Vieilles Vignes Chinon

Name: Philippe Alliet Vieilles Vignes Chinon
Brand: Philippe Alliet
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, Loire Valley

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Philippe Alliet Vieilles Vignes Chinon is a premium red wine produced by Philippe Alliet, a renowned winemaker from the Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley, France. This wine is made from old vines that are carefully tended to produce low yields of high-quality grapes. The vineyard features limestone and clay soils that impart unique flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of black fruit, spice, and earth. This wine is a perfect representation of the Chinon appellation and is highly sought after by wine enthusiasts for its exceptional quality and style.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Philippe Alliet Vieilles Vignes Chinon is a robust and complex wine, with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, graphite, cedar, and a hint of smoke.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with a smooth and round tannin profile and a long, lingering finish. The flavors of dark fruit and spice are predominate, and the finish is silky and seamless. This is a well-crafted and elegant wine that will cellar well for years to come.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Philippe Alliet

Region: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a wine region located in the central and western part of France, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Central Massif. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes with castles, its rich history and its diverse range of wines. The Loire Valley has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important wine-producing region for centuries. In the Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were highly sought after by the French court. Today, the region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

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