Philippe Alliet Chinon Coteau de Noiré 2016

Red
Chinon, France
6.9
WineSaint

Firm tannins and piercing acidity frame red fruit and cedar notes on this limestone-driven Chinon. The structure shows promise, but woody elements currently dominate the mid-palate. Give this 2-3 years to find its balance.

red fruitcedarlimestone mineralitywoody spice
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Philippe Alliet

Philippe Alliet is one of Chinon's benchmark producers, farming cabernet franc across some of the appellation's most distinctive sites and making wines that reward patience and serious attention.