Philippe Alliet, Chinon L'Huisserie, 2022 SO092525 Schonleber high-altitude Carema—in magnum format

high-altitude Carema—in magnum format

this wine exemplifies the delicate balance that cool-climate winemaking can achieve

’s spontaneous

with a zesty

the legendary University of Bordeaux professor who revolutionized dry white winemaking

Philippe Alliet, Chinon L'Huisserie, 2022 SO092525 Schonleber high-altitude Carema—in magnum formatPhilippe Alliet sealed the deal for Chinon by building his reference point in Bordeaux rather than Burgundy, and L'Huisserie exemplifies his philosophy. Grown on south facing clay and siliceous slopes with destemmed grapes and 500 liter barrel aging, this wine delivers the structure and precision of a Bordeaux alongside the soul of Loire Cabernet Franc. The 2022 is floral and dark fruited, with a textural attack and powdery tannins that dissolve into