Philippe Alliet
Chinon Cabernet Franc
Chinon, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Decant. Floral with good texture and freshness. Pepper corns, black cherry and light thyme. Smooth, good weigh and very nicely balanced. WHW
Decant. Floral with good texture and freshness. Pepper corns, black cherry and light thyme. Smooth, good weigh and very nicely balanced. WHW
Apr 30th, 2022
Is this stuff still underrated? Prices would seem to suggest that.
Is this stuff still underrated? Prices would seem to suggest that.
Apr 13th, 2021
Vintage 2008 / minerals and spicyness, beautiful ripened. Paired with vealmeat, polenta, chicory and pumpkin fudge / at restaurant De Zwaan Etten Leur
Vintage 2008 / minerals and spicyness, beautiful ripened. Paired with vealmeat, polenta, chicory and pumpkin fudge / at restaurant De Zwaan Etten Leur
Mar 16th, 2019
Must love pepper. A lot of wine for $21.99
Must love pepper. A lot of wine for $21.99
Feb 15th, 2019These early 16ers are very exciting. Lovely balance, fully ripe.
These early 16ers are very exciting. Lovely balance, fully ripe.
Jan 9th, 2018Pretty. Earthy, iodine, stale tobacco and old leather.
Pretty. Earthy, iodine, stale tobacco and old leather.
Oct 8th, 2017
You dirty, dirty girl!!! Stinky yumminess- barnyard and mescal nose, cab franc backbone and weight. Dig it.
You dirty, dirty girl!!! Stinky yumminess- barnyard and mescal nose, cab franc backbone and weight. Dig it.
2 people found it helpfulAug 20th, 2015
My favorite wine merchant pushed me to go to this winemaker .. carefully, I start with this entry-level cuvée around 13-15 €. The color is deep ruby, the nose is discreet. The palate confirm the visual intensity. Aromatic tones typical of Cabernet-Franc grape variety: strawberry, pepper, anise. A medium-bodied wine with a silky texture that testifies the mastery of winemaking. The aging is discreet, putting the fruit in the spotlight, more than the tertiary notes. It’s a friendly, accessible wine. For its price it's really great! it clearly makes you want to explore the rest of the winemaker’s Cuvées.
My favorite wine merchant pushed me to go to this winemaker .. carefully, I start with this entry-level cuvée around 13-15 €. The color is deep ruby, the nose is discreet. The palate confirm the visual intensity. Aromatic tones typical of Cabernet-Franc grape variety: strawberry, pepper, anise. A medium-bodied wine with a silky texture that testifies the mastery of winemaking. The aging is discreet, putting the fruit in the spotlight, more than the tertiary notes. It’s a friendly, accessible wine. For its price it's really great! it clearly makes you want to explore the rest of the winemaker’s Cuvées.
1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2020
Earthy candied bell pepper cherry goodness. Unmistakably French. Love it.
Earthy candied bell pepper cherry goodness. Unmistakably French. Love it.
1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2018