Domaine Philippe Alliet - Chinon Blanc 2014

Chinon|White wine

3.7/5 (6 customers)

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“This cuvée comes from the lower part of the vineyard. The wine, aged for a year in 500-liter barrels, is precise and straightforward. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2016) Philippe Alliet’s white Chinon reveals aromas of citrus and caramelized apples. A rare cuvée, produced in small quantities, that is not to be missed!

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Estate

Domaine Philippe Alliet

Vintage

2014

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Chenin blanc

Terroirs

clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

fermentation in 500-liter barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in 500-liter barrels, one-third of which are new, one-third used for one wine, and one-third used for two wines.

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

dress with golden highlights

Nose

aromas of citrus and baked apples (caramel)

Palate

the lovely fruitiness of Chenin

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2019

Production

2,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

pairs well with smoked salmon, a ham and endive gratin, sole meunière ...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

This vintage comes from the lower part of the vineyard. The wine, aged for a year in 500-liter barrels, is precise and straightforward.

About the estate:

Now more than ever a leading name in the Loire Valley, Domaine des Alliet—Claude, Philippe, and their son Pierre—is dedicated to crafting great Cabernet Franc wines. The new generation has moved away from overly assertive aging styles, and the wines have gained refinement in their youth while retaining excellent aging potential. The Coteau-de-Noiré, grown on south-facing clay-limestone soil, shines for its aging potential and its nuanced intensity.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The unassuming Claude and Philippe Alliet pioneered a new style in Chinon in the 1990s. Their Vieilles Vignes cuvées (gravel soils, vines aged 70 to 90 years, aged 18 months in concrete tanks), L’Huisserie (upper hillside and flint-clay plateau), and above all Coteau de Noiré (steep south-facing clay-limestone slope), have captivated Cabernet Franc enthusiasts with their deep color and incredible density. But there is no set formula at Philippe Alliet, a refined taster and outstanding winemaker, supported by his son, Pierre, since 2005, who helps him craft wines that are ever deeper and more refined. Starting in 2010, Bordeaux barrels were phased out in favor of 500-liter casks, and the proportion of new oak was significantly reduced.

Vinous

Rated: Recommended

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 6 reviews