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
Label
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.