Retour Philippe Alliet - Chinon - Coteau de Noiré - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Chinon
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Dark red, almost black, glossy.
Nose Ripe red fruit flavors with hints of graphite.
Palate This wine is fleshy, fruity and well-balanced, with delicate tannins and good acidity.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Delicatessen, braised beef, Normandy-style rabbit.
Cellar ageing From now until 2040
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine 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.
Wine Meticulously crafted, the 2021 Red Chinon Coteau de Noiré reveals the cool precision of its vintage, with a fleshy and fruity expression. This wine consistently showcases great potential, demonstrating remarkable longevity and the ability to age gracefully, regardless of the vintage.
Vinification Hand harvested, aged for 12 months in concrete vats, then 12 months in 500L barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France RVF 2024
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024