Philippe Alliet - Chinon - White - 2023

Wine:

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.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged for 12 months in 500L barrels.

Color:

Clear, bright gold.

Nose:

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.

Palate:

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.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, scallops, turbot with hollandaise sauce, green curry chicken breast, vegetarian dishes with asparagus or summer vegetables.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.

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.