Philippe Alliet, Chinon Coteau Noire Vintage:2018 None of the dramatic elements

None of the dramatic elements are integrated

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

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the 2004 is at a glorious peak of expression

Philippe Alliet, Chinon Coteau Noire Vintage:2018 None of the dramatic elementsThe 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.