Looking for a good wine of Côteaux du Layon of Loire Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Côteaux du Layon. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Côteaux du Layon with technical and enological descriptions.
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Red wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, pork chops with curry and honey or boar in civet.
On the nose the red wine of the region of Côteaux du Layon. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, earth or tree fruit.
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The wine region of Côteaux du Layon is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Baumard or the Domaine Moulin Touchais produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côteaux du Layon are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côteaux du Layon often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, smoke or plum and sometimes also flavors of coffee, vanilla or strawberries.
In the mouth of Côteaux du Layon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 293 estates and châteaux in the of Côteaux du Layon, producing 521 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts.
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White wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of spaghetti with clams, fillets of sole in a creamy sauce with autumn vegetables or rice with milk.
On the nose the white wine of the region of Côteaux du Layon. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, non oak or cheese and sometimes also flavors of acacia, tropical fruit or marmalade. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Côteaux du Layon. is a with a nice freshness.
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It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
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Sparkling wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of spinach, goat cheese and salmon quiche, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or stuffed peppers.
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There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.
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Pink wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of pasta with mussels, cod fillets marinated in olive oil with vegetables or tarte tatin.
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Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
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Sweet wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scallops or scallops express with cognac, beef tartar with thai flavors or apple pie.
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Côteaux du Layon. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, vanilla or prune and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, nutmeg or mushroom. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Côteaux du Layon. is a with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
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A type of agriculture (and therefore viticulture) based on respect for living organisms and biological cycles, and which excludes the use of synthetic treatment products and synthetic fertilizers. Organic farming is guaranteed by the respect of a set of specifications.
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Natural sweet wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of traditional tunisian couscous, fried rice with chicken (khao phad kai - thai recipe) or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
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Other wines from the region of Côteaux du Layon go well with generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of real savoyard fondue, apple cake or pear and roquefort cheese on toast.
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Said of a slightly effervescent wine.
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bour ...
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Montbellet, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...
