Philippe Alliet, 2021 Chinon, Vieilles Vignes


Producer


Vintage

2021

Region

FranceLoire Valley

Appellation

Chinon

Cuvée

Vieilles Vignes

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Vinification

Indigenous yeast fermented, Large format barrel aged, Unfined & Unfiltered

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Sedimentary Clay

From vines over 25 years old planted mid-slope in soils that are composed of clay and sand. Aged in neutral barrels and tank, this beautifully balanced Cabernet Franc has a dark, brooding nose of plums, minerals and some berries. Fairly thick on the palate, the ripe tannins are quite present, but also coated by a fairly large dose of red fruit. Good acidity and fresh minerals on the finish keeps you coming back for more.