Philippe Alliet, Chinon Coteau Noire Size:6x750ml The rich but refined middle

The rich but refined middle weight flavors are less powerful than those of the Vaudésir but notably more elegant while delivering a fine bead of minerality on the impeccably well-balanced and persistent finale

More positively there is solid volume to the succulent and relatively dense flavors that deliver better energy than usual on the discreetly mineralinflected finish where the refreshing citrus aspect communicated by the nose reappears

(from 90+ year old vines in a parcel measuring

Full-bodied and rich without being heavy

Just a tad more savour

Philippe Alliet, Chinon Coteau Noire Size:6x750ml The rich but refined middleThe south facing hillside named Noir has clay limestone soil. This perfectly balanced wine is made from impeccably ripe grapes and barrel aged with 30% new oak. Its delicate, finely etched, textured red fruit has grace notes of liquorice and spice.