The wine region of Coteaux du Layon 'Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne' is located in the region of Côteaux du Layon of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Forges - Branchereau or the Domaine Philippe Delesvaux produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux du Layon 'Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne' are Chenin blanc et Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux du Layon 'Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne' often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, peach or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, spices or oak.
In the mouth of Coteaux du Layon 'Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne' is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Coteaux du Layon 'Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne', producing 14 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coteaux du Layon 'Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne' go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.
Both Mouton and Margaux 2021 were released en primeur at €420 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, down 2.8% on the 2020-vintage debut last year, according to Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. While the market dynamics vary between these two First Growths, their 2021 grands vins were being sold en primeur as the cheapest of the last four vintages – below current prices on 2018, 2019 and 2020. Merchants were offering Mouton 2021 and Margaux 2021 at £5,100 (12x75cl in bond). Initial signs suggested t ...
What to drink now… Mimosa Perfect for spring brunch, the Mimosa is a mix of equal parts Champagne and orange juice. The cocktail is attributed to Frank Meier, head bartender at the Paris Ritz, who served the first Mimosa in 1925, though the recipe appeared elsewhere in France at the same time. Either way, it’s a twist on the British Buck’s Fizz, invented in 1921 at the Buck’s Club in London, which used more Champagne and could include gin. Avoid vintage fizzes or special cuvées: a classic ...
There are going to be some utterly splendid wines to taste at our New York Fine Wine Encounter – many of the world’s grandest winemakers have brought some of their very best bottles to our event, knowing their hard work and talent will be appreciated by a discerning audience. My team of experts have picked out a great selection of their personal favourites from the wines on offer, and for their superbly detailed analysis and opinion, you should read the pieces and the picks from Georgie Hindle, ...
