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The tasting |
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Intense, brilliant crimson-carmine red. |
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The initial nose is concentrated and pure, with intense ripe dark fruit and a hint of oak. As the wine opens up, classic graphite notes from the Cabernet Franc emerge. |
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A wine of distinctive character, with structured tannins that call for patience. This is a serious wine with the depth and poise to evolve into something truly exceptional. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C. |
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Rib of beef a la plancha, oven-roasted suckling pig, pigeon casserole. |
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From now until 2034 |
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The estate and the wine |
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A benchmark winemaker with 2 stars from the French wine guide RVF, Philippe Alliet consistently produces long-maceration reds that stand out for their depth and perfect ripeness. His sought-after cuvées have become true Chinon benchmarks, maintaining their pure, authentic character vintage after vintage.
The exceptional slopes of Cravant play a key role—these prized terroirs bring out Cabernet Franc’s precision and complexity, delivering vibrant aromas and remarkable depth that easily rival some of Bordeaux’s finest expressions. |
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The 2022 Red Chinon Vieilles Vignes is a concentrated, well-ripened expression of Cabernet Franc that benefits from at least an hour of decanting to fully reveal its aromas. Notes of black fruit and a hint of graphite are complemented by a subtle touch of oak, adding depth and complexity. On the palate, it shows impressive structure with no signs of over-ripeness, despite the warmth of the vintage. The wine is dense and refined, driven by pronounced tannins that promise excellent aging potential. Its power is balanced by fresh acidity, leading to a long, vibrant finish. This is a wine built for the cellar, with a 10-year horizon ahead. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee and 95/100 by the RVF Guide. |
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Hand harvested, vines aged between 70 and 90 years, matured in concrete vats for 18 months. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate awarded 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 RVF
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Guide RVF 2025 : 95/100 Coup de Cœur
Guide B+D 2025: 93/100
Wine rated 94/100 by our Committee! |
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