Charles Joguet may have been the first to put Chinon on the proverbial map, but it was Philippe Alliet who came along to seal the deal. He did this with a slight twist. His reference point was not Burgundy, as it was for Joguet, but Bordeaux.Makes sense right? The local grape is Cabernet Franc, the same as they use on Bordeaux’s right bank. And you have to wonder, do modern vintages in the Loire boast temperatures somewhat comparable to Bordeaux in the 1950s? Maybe, just maybe, the next Cheval Blanc will be a Chinon!But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. You'll never get the pichet out of Chinon—this is an AOC that easily produces highly drinkable, gushing wines that do well on warm days if you let it spend a bit of time in the fridge. Alliet’s also a master of this refreshing style.
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Practicing organic100% Cabernet Franc45+ year old vinesSand and gravel terroirLow yields of 25 hl/haDe-stemmedIndigenous yeastFermented and aged in cementUnfined and unfiltered
Details
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Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Vintage
2023
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied
Loire Valley Wines
The Loire Valley is France’s greatest source of value for anyone looking for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Our collection celebrates the region’s great diversity, with the mineral-driven whites of Muscadet and Sancerre, the beautiful Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs from villages like Vouvray and Chinon, and natural wines from everywhere in the region. Sometimes wonderfully fresh and gulpable, sometimes serious and age-worthy, the prices are always very reasonable.
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