complex nose of honeysuckle
A richly textured white wine inspired by the great whites of the Rhone
there is a subtle note of struck match
s sweet character
with a great complexity of fruit flavors yet with immense freshness and acidity which suggest great ageing potential
Philippe Alliet, Chinon Rouge, Coteau de Noire, Touraine, Loire, France, 2021 (Case) Estandon complex nose of honeysuckleThe Coteau de Noire is a singular expression of Cabernet Franc from one of Chinons most revered limestone slopes. Deep ruby in colour with garnet flashes, the wine is aromatically complex, offering intense notes of black cherry, crushed blackberry, fresh tobacco, and graphite, with lifted accents of violet, cedarwood, and iron rich earth. On the palate, it is muscular yet poised, with finely etched tannins, cool toned fruit, and a mineral core that