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The tasting |
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Clear, bright gold. |
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Complex, fragrant aromas of quince, lemon, honey, and hay, along with flavors of apricot and peach and a subtle minerality of wet stone with age. |
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Dry and moderately full-bodied, with a persistent structure framed by lively acidity that keeps it light and balanced. This invigorating character is surrounded by beautifully crafted, subtle oak. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C. |
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Seafood, scallops, turbot with hollandaise sauce, green curry chicken breast, vegetarian dishes with asparagus or summer vegetables. |
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From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts. |
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The estate and the wine |
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A model winemaker, Philippe Alliet is celebrated for his flawless consistency in crafting long-macerated reds of intensity and finesse, dazzling with fruit and perfect ripeness. These sought-after wines have become true Chinon benchmarks, thanks in no small part to the fine slopes of Cravant.
What’s less known is that the Alliet family also makes a very limited Chinon White from chenin blanc, grown on less than a single hectare of old vines. A bottle you’ll need to be quick to get your hands on — they’re in extremely short supply. |
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Revealing aromas of lemon, honey and hay, along with flavours of apricot and peach, this 2023 Chinon White delivers a dry, airy style with a lively character, framed by well-judged, subtle oak. Production is limited to around 2,000 bottles a year. |
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Hand harvested, aged for 12 months in 500L barrels. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane+Desseauve 2025 |
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