Philippe Alliet, Chinon L'Huisserie, 2022 SO092525 Schonleber the legendary University of Bordeaux

the legendary University of Bordeaux professor who revolutionized dry white winemaking

continues his uncompromising standards

but really its own thing entirely

As the wine breathes

Damien Laureau is emerging as the future star of Savennières

Philippe Alliet, Chinon L'Huisserie, 2022 SO092525 Schonleber the legendary University of BordeauxPhilippe 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