Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201992/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, crushed limestone, iris, graphite

Palate: dark cherry, chalk, espresso, dried herb

Old-vine Cabernet Franc from tuffeau limestone parcels at Ligre. Denser and more vertical than Les Chiens-Chiens, with dark berry fruit and a chalky, mineral spine.

What it pairs with

  • Beef cote de boeuf grilled over vines
    Charred beef and the wine's chalky tannin grip are mutually flattering.
  • Venison loin with bay and juniper
    Game and the wine's iris-and-graphite spine align.
  • Slow-cooked pork shoulder with prunes
    Sweet-savoury pork meets the wine's dark berry fruit.

History

Pierre de Tuf is the Noblaie's flagship limestone cuvee, named for the tuffeau stone underlying the parcel. Bottled from old vines on the plateau above the Vienne since 2005.

  1. 2005: First vintage of Pierre de Tuf

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Noblaie · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Chinon AOC
Oak
18 to 20 months in 500L oak demi-muids, around 25 percent new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Pierre de Tuf

What does Pierre de Tuf taste like?

Blackberry, crushed limestone, iris and graphite on the nose; dark cherry, chalk, espresso and dried herb on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and high acidity, long chalky finish.

When should I drink Pierre de Tuf?

Drink between 8 and 25 years from vintage. Decant 60 to 90 minutes for younger vintages; the limestone structure rewards a decade of bottle age.

What food pairs with Pierre de Tuf?

Beef cote de boeuf grilled over vines, venison loin with bay and juniper, and slow-cooked pork shoulder with prunes are all strong matches.

How long is Pierre de Tuf aged?

18 to 20 months in 500L oak demi-muids with around 25 percent new oak, then bottle-aged before release.

Tags

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