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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Venison loin with bay and juniper Game and the wine's iris-and-graphite spine align.More wines for venison →
- Slow-cooked pork shoulder with prunes Sweet-savoury pork meets the wine's dark berry fruit.More wines for pork →
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.
- 2005First 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.
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