Known for its ability to produce great sweet wines, the Chenin blanc grape variety, known locally as Pineau de la Loire, benefits from a microclimate that is conducive to over-ripening and the development of Botrytis Cinerea.
It is when the Botrytis Cinerea, known as "noble rot", has concentrated the sugars and aromas that the Chenin blanc is harvested.
It is when the Botrytis Cinerea, known as "noble rot", has concentrated the sugars and aromas that the Chenin blanc is harvested.
Presentation
Location
The vines are located on the hillsides along the Layon river.
Winemaking
The vines are harvested manually by successive selections in the late season. Very gentle pressing followed by slow fermentation at controlled temperatures.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees for 6 months before bottling.
Varietal
Chenin Blanc : 100%
Advice
Serving
Served chilled at 8-10°C.
Tasting
Beautiful deep golden colour. The nose of this mellow wine presents aromas of candied fruits (apricot, mango). Rich and fleshy mouth. Well-balanced, with a finish between freshness and sweetness.
Food pairings
This wine will accompany aperitifs, foie gras, fish in sauce with Coteaux du Layon (pike-perch, pike), mature goat's cheese, sour tarts (apricot, lemon, fresh fig).
