Chinon Tradition

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In the glass

Aroma: red plum, raspberry, violet, green pepper

Palate: red cherry, soft tannin, mineral, savoury finish

Alliet's gateway Chinon blends sand-and-gravel terrace parcels for a juicy, mid-weight Cabernet Franc with the house's savoury, Bordeaux-trained signature in early-drinking form.

What it pairs with

• Boeuf bourguignon Long-cooked beef in wine reduction and the wine's savoury core are aligned.More wines for beef stew →
• Rillettes de Tours Pork rillettes and Chinon Cabernet Franc are a Touraine staple.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
• Roast chicken with tarragon Herbal lift on the palate echoes tarragon in butter sauce.More wines for chicken and white meat →

With cheese

Sainte-Maure de Touraine Our pick The consortium lists Chinon among the red Loire wines for this cheese. A medium-bodied Chinon raised in tank or old wood keeps Cabernet Franc's fresh fruit and high acidity, which sit well against the tangy, hazelnut paste of a young log.

History

The Tradition cuvee has anchored the Alliet range since the early years of the domaine. Drawn from younger and sand-terrace parcels, vinified for early drinking.

1. 1980Tradition cuvee first bottled

Facts

Producer

Domaine Philippe Alliet · visiting guide

Grapes

Cabernet Franc (100%)

Classification

Chinon AOC

Oak

12 months in tank and seasoned oak barriques, no new oak

ABV

12.5%

Price

EUR 14 to 22 at retail

Drinking window

3 to 10 from vintage

First vintage

1980

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Vegan

Yes (no animal-derived fining)

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