Coteaux du Layon 2024
Description
Coteaux of Layon 2024 - 75cL
Grape variety:: 100% Chenin
Terroir : Shale alterites
Vinification :
A blend of 40-year-old plots. Hand-harvested by selection
successive passes (2-3) to harvest only botrytised bunches (noble rot).
Slow pressing, cold settling, long fermentation (4-6 weeks)
between 16 and 18°C. Alcoholic fermentation is stopped by the cold(<10°C) in order to limit
the use of sulphites. Aged 6 months in vats on lees.
11%vol. natural residual sugars: 65 g/L
Tasting session:
Straw-yellow colour with golden highlights. Explosive nose of white-fleshed fruit (pear,
peach) and white flowers (hawthorn, acacia). On the palate, aromas of candied fruit
confits (quince) and honey balance with the acidity of the Chenin. Mineral and saline finish.
Agreements:
Enjoy it as an aperitif, with tapas, foie gras or cheese, or with dessert.
Serve between 9 and 12°C
Orders are placed in multiples of 6 (1 box = 6 bottles), and a mix of references is possible.
