Domaine Philippe Alliet - Chinon "Coteau de Noiré" 2021

Domaine Philippe Alliet - Chinon "Coteau de Noiré" 2021The Coteau de Noir is a full bodied and very detailed Cabernet Franc. The Coteau de Noir is the top cuve of Domaine Alliet. The grapes originate from a single plot of vineyard, ideally located on the slope of the Chinon hill. The grapes ripen perfectly in this south facing vineyard. This wine is widely considered by critics to be in the pantheon of Chinon wines; the nose is full and complex with notes of dark fruit, fresh coffee beans, subtle vanilla

Aromas of sweet cherries

and the tannin structure builds to an imposing crescendo in the long

rather than buttery

they use pump over during the three week vatting period to extract the best of the grape skins and stems

The palate is creamy and holds just a trace of salty short crust pastry

Pale lemon with a lime tint

curry and cumin

Château Le Coteau has a beautiful bouquet

The wine stays in oak barrels for fifteen months for its maturation with 10% new oak barrels used

The palate is vibrant

"The Saint Péray “Les Pins” from Domaine Bernard Gripa is fresh

The style of the Domaine is defined by elegance and purity