Thierry Allemand
Chaillot Cornas Syrah


Of course the 2014 Chaillot is in its early stages (although it is considered to be an early maturing and approachable vintage for Northern Rhône), but a multi-hour pre-dinner decant served it well as it was very open, giving and multidimensional showing great depth, power and an elegant backbone. Black raspberries, liquid stones, violets and a hint of black olive. There is a great midpalate richness leading to a long, finessed and lifted finish.
Of course the 2014 Chaillot is in its early stages (although it is considered to be an early maturing and approachable vintage for Northern Rhône), but a multi-hour pre-dinner decant served it well as it was very open, giving and multidimensional showing great depth, power and an elegant backbone. Black raspberries, liquid stones, violets and a hint of black olive. There is a great midpalate richness leading to a long, finessed and lifted finish.
Nov 8th, 2020
Leaner profile than some vintages earlier in decade. Arguably more classic.
Leaner profile than some vintages earlier in decade. Arguably more classic.
Nov 7th, 2018
Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
Another beautiful wine from Allemand. Already vibrant, but grippy enough to age for a good, long while.
Another beautiful wine from Allemand. Already vibrant, but grippy enough to age for a good, long while.
Sep 7th, 2017
Probablement pas le moment de l’ouvrir mais je voulais voir ou le vin était rendu. Fruits rouges et noirs concentrés, violette. Le poivre se fait ressentir mais subtilement en fin de bouche. Il y a par contre un creux en milieu de bouche qui m’amène à penser que le vin est dans une mauvaise phase.
Probablement pas le moment de l’ouvrir mais je voulais voir ou le vin était rendu. Fruits rouges et noirs concentrés, violette. Le poivre se fait ressentir mais subtilement en fin de bouche. Il y a par contre un creux en milieu de bouche qui m’amène à penser que le vin est dans une mauvaise phase.
Nov 1st, 2020
Great wine. Great nose, white pepper, great balance, just delicious.
Great wine. Great nose, white pepper, great balance, just delicious.
Jul 1st, 2020
Young, yes. But bought off the list in Cornas, which is sort of cool.
Young, yes. But bought off the list in Cornas, which is sort of cool.
May 26th, 2018
Decanted 8hrs on day 1 and consumed over two days. Gripping and ripping tannin. Intense violet. Developed a deep saltiness on day 2. Leave this for a while, but it is promising.
Decanted 8hrs on day 1 and consumed over two days. Gripping and ripping tannin. Intense violet. Developed a deep saltiness on day 2. Leave this for a while, but it is promising.
Dec 29th, 2017