Note: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20
“L'Huisserie has radically changed its style. Without excessive power, the quality of the tannins is superb, with a subtle smoothness. The vintage suits it well.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2012 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
deep black dress
Nose
A beautiful expression, with aromas of red and black berries and a hint of minerality
Palate
Full-bodied with lovely fruit and refined, elegant tannins. A fresh, firm finish with mineral notes
Serve
Decant at 13-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2011
High point
2014
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des ris de veau aux morilles, un jambon braisé, une poule au pot... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Now more than ever a benchmark 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 oaked styles, and the wines are becoming more refined 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 - 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 for 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
4.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN PAUL M. Posted on May 29, 2013
The best Chinon I've ever tasted. It's absolutely splendid.
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE B. Published on March 21, 2024
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Review by Mr. GERARD B. Published on August 22, 2018
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN L. Published on June 18, 2015
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE T. Published on October 24, 2014
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Review by Ms. MARTINE B. Posted on April 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. ROLAND C. Published on February 27, 2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS H. Published on September 25, 2012
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