Philippe Alliet, Chinon Coteau Noire Vintage:2018 rich and velvet-textured broad-shouldered flavors

rich and velvet-textured broad-shouldered flavors that deliver fine length on the powerful if slightly less complex finale

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The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit

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Philippe Alliet, Chinon Coteau Noire Vintage:2018 rich and velvet-textured broad-shouldered flavorsThe 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.