“Vieilles Vignes combines intensity and balance—a deep, perfectly structured wine.” The RVF Guide 2026. This Chinon Vieilles Vignes is mature, elegant, and rich. It has an expressive nose of jammy black fruits and powerful, well-structured tannins.
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Eye
A deep, intense, and brilliant garnet color
Nose
Intense aromas of dark fruits, with jam-like and spicy notes
Palate
Mature, elegant, and rich; powerful, full-bodied tannins; silky; needs time to develop
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2026-2027
Drink before
2036+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with lamprey à la bordelaise, beef stew, salted pork with lentils, or duck with turnips...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Now more than ever, the Domaine des Alliet—Claude, Philippe, and their son Pierre—stands as one of the Loire Valley’s leading estates, dedicated to crafting great Cabernet Franc wines. The new generation has moved away from overly assertive aging styles, and the wines are gaining in refinement while still young, yet retain great structure over time. The Coteau-de-Noiré, grown on a south-facing clay-limestone terroir, stands out for its aging potential and its nuanced intensity.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
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 wine:
Vieilles Vignes combines intensity with balance; it is a deep, perfectly structured wine.
About the estate:
The unassuming Claude and Philippe Alliet pioneered a new style in Chinon in the 1990s. Their Vieilles Vignes wines (gravel soils, 70- to 90-year-old vines, aged 18 months in concrete tanks), L’Huisserie (upper hillside and flint-clay plateau), and above all Coteau de Noiré (a steep, south-facing clay-limestone slope), have captivated Cabernet Franc enthusiasts with their deep color and incredible density. But there is no set formula for Philippe Alliet, a discerning taster and outstanding winemaker, who has been supported by his son, Pierre, since 2005; Pierre helps him craft wines that are ever deeper and more refined. Starting in 2010, Bordeaux-style barrels were phased out in favor of 500-liter casks, and the proportion of new oak was significantly reduced.
Vinous
Rated "Recommended"
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PASCAL H. Published on March 10, 2026
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