Domaine Philippe Alliet : Tradition 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes for the "Tradition" 2025 cuvée from Domaine Philippe Alliet

Tasting

Colour
This wine displays a beautiful crimson hue enhanced by brilliant violet highlights.

Nose
Remarkably refined, the aromatic bouquet opens with elegant notes of black fruit, recalling black cherry and intensely ripe blackcurrant.

Palate
Supple and beautifully rounded, the palate captivates with its vibrant freshness and very silky tannins. The finish lingers delicately, with subtle hints of leather.

Food and wine pairing
This red wine pairs wonderfully with lamb noisettes, duck breast or flavourful grilled meats. It is also an ideal match for a charcuterie board or a selection of cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
To reveal the full complexity of this 2025 vintage, open it an hour before tasting, or even decant it, and serve at around 15°C. This wine can be enjoyed until around 2031.

Domaine Philippe Alliet: the authentic expression of Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley

The estate
Taken over in 1978 by Philippe and Claude Alliet, Domaine Philippe Alliet has become a benchmark in the Loire Valley. Located between Cravant-les-Coteaux and Chinon, this family estate is now co-managed with their son Pierre, who joined the venture in 2011. Renowned for an artisanal approach likened to haute couture, the domaine pursues excellence through a meticulous reading of its terroirs. Buying in no grapes whatsoever, the family crafts wines of true identity that combine tradition and precision, showcasing the region's flagship grape variety with remarkable consistency.

The vineyard
Covering around 18 hectares in the heart of the Chinon appellation, the vineyard is made up of a mosaic of terroirs. The vines used for this cuvée, with an average age of 40 years and a due south exposure, thrive on gravelly sandy soils. This warm, free-draining terroir promotes optimal ripening of the berries. The vineyard is managed with respect for the environment, following sustainable farming practices, and the harvest is carried out exclusively by hand in small crates to preserve the integrity of the fruit.

Winemaking and ageing
Crafted with great precision, this wine is vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks. The same approach is maintained throughout ageing, which lasts twelve months in these same vessels. This method preserves the radiance of the fruit, the aromatic purity and the natural freshness of the wine, free from any oak influence.

Grape variety
This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc.