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The tasting |
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Brilliant carmine red |
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The nose is fresh, marked by fine graphite from the Cabernet, with perfect ripeness. Floral aromas of rose and dark berry notes |
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The palate is silky and refined, with vibrant fruit flavors and exceptionally fine tannins. Surprisingly approachable at this early stage, it offers both charm and precision. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C. |
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Beef stew, capon stuffed with morel mushrooms, oven-roasted turkey, fine charcuterie, cheeses. |
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From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts |
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The estate and the wine |
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A model winemaker and two-star producer in the French wine guide RVF, Philippe Alliet has built a stellar reputation for his consistently outstanding reds, crafted through extended maceration and bursting with ripe fruit and depth. These are sought-after wines—now true Chinon benchmarks—that continue to impress with their ever-evolving natural expression across recent vintages.
The superb hillsides of Cravant are central to this success: these prized terroirs yield Cabernet Franc of remarkable precision and flavor, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with some of Bordeaux’s finest. |
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The 2023 Red Chinon Tradition delivers an irresistible expression of perfectly ripe Cabernet Franc. It opens with fine graphite notes, floral aromas, and dark fruit, all wrapped in a beautifully integrated élevage. On the palate, it’s full, juicy, and delicious—flowing like a fruit coulis with silky, delicate tannins. A pure, polished wine with impressive clarity, it will drink beautifully over the next 6 to 8 years, and likely beyond. Rated 93–94/100 by the Selection Committee. |
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Hand harvested, vinified for 8 months in concrete vats. |
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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 Wine rated 93-94/100 by our Committee! |
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