"Still maturing, this 2020 is destined to surpass 2018 and 2019 in its subtlety. The tannin grain is irresistible, it shows satin and the aromatic persistence is absolute. The estate is at the top and this bottle moves us." (Le Guide Bettane+Desseauve 2023). Huge potential!
Features
Estate
Domaine Philippe Alliet
Cuvée
Coteau de Noiré
Vintage
2020
Designation
Chinon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Clay-limestone slope, south-facing
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Three-week vatting period
Breeding
18 months in oak barrels, including 30% new oak
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark color with violet highlights
Nose
Rich and concentrated, aromas of ripe black fruit evolving towards spicy notes.
Mouth
Beautiful concentration, dense, very fine texture
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2035+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled tournedos, roast duck, hare à la royale, roast farm pigeon with grapes, lentil risotto with porcini mushrooms, bitter chocolate cake...
Domain Philippe Alliet
Chinon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100
Domaine rated (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Still maturing, this 2020 is destined to surpass 2018 and 2019 in its subtlety. The grain of the tannin is irresistible, satiny and the aromatic persistence is absolute. The estate is at the top and this bottle moves us.
About the domain :
More than ever a benchmark in the Loire, the Domain of the Alliet family - Claude, Philippe and their son Pierre - is dedicated to the cause of great Cabernet Franc wines. The new generation has moved away from heavy ageing, and the wines gain in refinement in their youth, while retaining great staying power over time. Coteau-de-Noiré, with its south-facing clay-limestone terroir, shines with ageing potential and nuanced intensity.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2023) 95/100 Coup de Coeur
Domaine rated (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Let's end on a high note with the radiant Coteau de Noiré, a perfect reflection of its terroir. Its distinguished refinement will carry it through the next ten years.
About the domain :
The discreet Claude and Philippe Alliet were the creators of a new style in Chinon in the 1990s. Their cuvées Vieilles Vignes (gravel, vines 70 to 90 years old, 18 months in concrete vats), L'Huisserie (hilltop and flinty clay plateau) and especially Coteau de Noiré (steep, south-facing clay-limestone slope), seduced Cabernet Franc lovers with their dark color and incredible density. But there's no set recipe for Philippe Alliet, a fine taster and outstanding winemaker, backed up by his son, Pierre, since 2005, who helps him shape ever deeper, more stylish wines. As of 2010, the Bordeaux barrels have been replaced by 500-liter barrels, and the proportion of new wood has been greatly reduced.
Vinous A. Galloni
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. TRISTAN D. Published on 21/04/2023
A great Cabernet Franc, one of the best.
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 25/02/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARIE H. Published on 25/02/2023
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 10/02/2023
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Note and review by M. FABIEN D. Published on 24/01/2023
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